Mo Yao, also known as Myrrha or Myrrh, is a bitter, neutral herb used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to invigorate blood, reduce swelling, alleviate pain, and promote tissue regeneration. It is often used in trauma, wound healing, menstrual disorders, and chronic pain related to blood stasis. Mo Yao is typically used alongside Ru Xiang (Frankincense) for synergistic action in both internal and topical formulas.
Functies en voordelen
Versterkt het bloed en verdrijft stagnatie
Mo Yao is a strong blood-activating herb used to relieve pain, particularly when caused by blood stasis. It is effective for fixed, stabbing pain in conditions such as dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, abdominal masses, or traumatic injury.
Reduces Swelling & Alleviates Pain
Mo Yao is used for pain and inflammation from swelling, abscesses, or traumatic injury. It promotes circulation and reduces localized congestion, making it ideal for bruising, sprains, and joint pain.
Promotes Healing & Regenerates Tissue
This herb is also used to support wound healing in chronic sores or non-healing injuries. When applied externally, it stimulates the growth of new tissue and helps close wounds, especially those associated with blood stasis.
Frequently Combined with Ru Xiang
Mo Yao is most commonly used together with Ru Xiang (Frankincense) to enhance its blood-moving and pain-relieving actions. The combination is effective in treating both internal pain and external trauma.
Indicaties
Fixed, sharp, or stabbing pain due to blood stasis in gynecological or musculoskeletal conditions.
Traumatic injury with bruising, swelling, or localized pain.
Chronic non-healing sores, ulcers, or wounds.
Menstrual irregularities such as amenorrhea or painful menstruation with clots.
Abdominal or chest pain due to stagnation or masses.
Diagnose van tong en pols in TCM
Tongue: Dark or purple with spots or a thin coating, indicating blood stasis.
Pulse: Choppy or wiry, often reflecting stagnation or obstruction of blood flow.
Common TCM Patterns Treated by Mo Yao
Mo Yao treats Blood Stasis patterns affecting menstruation, pain, trauma, or tissue regeneration. These patterns involve fixed pain, masses, swelling, bruising, or delayed healing, especially in chronic or cold-type conditions.
Voorzorgsmaatregelen en contra-indicaties
Contraindicated during pregnancy due to its strong blood-moving action.
Not suitable for patients with heavy menstrual bleeding or active hemorrhage.
Use with caution in those with Yin or Qi Deficiency without stasis.
Avoid long-term use without supervision in weak patients.
Conclusie
Mo Yao is a powerful blood-invigorating herb used in TCM to treat pain, trauma, menstrual disorders, and chronic wounds. It disperses stasis, reduces swelling, and promotes healing both internally and externally. Often paired with Ru Xiang, it plays a central role in pain management and tissue repair in clinical herbal practice.
