Chuan Mu xiang - Costuswortel - Radix Vladimiriae

Chuan Mu Xiang (Vladimiria Wortel) is een warm, scherp en bitter kruid in de Traditionele Chinese Geneeskunde (TCM) dat gewaardeerd wordt voor het reguleren van Qi, het verlichten van pijn en het bevorderen van de beweging van Qi in het spijsverteringsstelsel. Het komt van de wortel van Vladimiria souliei en is vooral effectief bij buikpijn, een opgeblazen gevoel en slechte eetlust veroorzaakt door Qi-stagnatie in de Milt en Maag. Chuan Mu Xiang ondersteunt ook de goede werking van de Lever en de Galblaas, en verlicht ongemak gerelateerd aan vocht of obstructie in deze organen. Het vermogen om Qi te verplaatsen en pijn te stoppen maakt het een veelzijdig kruid voor spijsverterings- en buikaandoeningen.
Functies en voordelen
Moves Qi and Relieves PainEases abdominal pain, distension, and discomfort from Qi stagnation.
Promotes Digestion and Reduces BloatingImproves appetite and relieves fullness in the stomach and intestines.
Regulates Liver and Gallbladder QiEases flank pain, chest discomfort, and feelings of fullness from Qi obstruction.
Supports Intestinal FunctionHelps relieve diarrhea or dysentery related to dampness and stagnation.
Indications (Who Can Benefit from It?)✔ Individuals with bloating, gas, or abdominal discomfort.✔ People with poor appetite from digestive stagnation.✔ Those with flank pain or chest tightness due to Liver Qi stagnation.✔ Patients with diarrhea or intestinal discomfort linked to dampness.
Tongue & Pulse Diagnosis in TCMTongue: Pale or slightly red with a thin coating, possibly greasy in dampness cases.Pulse: Wiry in Qi stagnation, slippery in dampness conditions.
Related TCM PatternsSpleen and Stomach Qi Stagnation – Causes bloating, distension, and poor appetite.Liver Qi Stagnation – Produces flank pain, chest tightness, and irritability.Damp Obstruction in the Middle Jiao – Leads to heaviness, sluggish digestion, and loose stools.
Clinical Applications (For Reference Only)Bloating and Indigestion – Promotes Qi flow and eases discomfort.Abdominal Pain – Relieves cramping from stagnation.Gallbladder Disorders – Reduces discomfort from dampness or Qi obstruction.Post-Meal Fullness – Improves digestion and nutrient absorption.
Common Herbal Formulas with Chuan Mu XiangOften combined with Bai Shao and Bai Zhu for digestive discomfort, or with Yu Jin and Zhi Ke for Liver and Gallbladder Qi regulation.
Precautions & ContraindicationsAvoid in cases of Yin deficiency with heat signs.Not suitable for individuals with significant Qi deficiency without stagnation.Avoid use during pregnancy unless advised by a practitioner.
Lifestyle & Dietary Recommendations✔ Eat warm, easily digestible meals to support Qi flow.✔ Avoid overeating or consuming excessive cold/raw foods.✔ Engage in light physical activity after meals to aid digestion.✔ Manage stress to prevent Liver Qi stagnation.
ConclusionChuan Mu Xiang (Vladimiria Root) is a warm, acrid, and bitter herb in TCM that moves Qi, relieves pain, and supports digestion. It is particularly useful for abdominal discomfort, bloating, poor appetite, and Liver or Gallbladder Qi stagnation.