Aucklandia

Functions

• Promote Movement of Qi
• Stop Pain
• Strengthen Spleen/Stomach
• Eliminate Food Stagnation
• Strengthen the Spleen

Contraindications

• Yin Deficiency

Summary

Aucklandia, also known as Mu Xiang in Pin Yin and Vladimiria in pharmaceutical terms, is a herb used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for the purpose of regulating qi and addressing qi stagnation in the Spleen, Stomach, Liver, and Intestines. It has warm properties, affecting the Gall Bladder, Large Intestine, Spleen, Stomach, and Triple Burner channels. It has a mixed taste of being both acrid and bitter.

In TCM, the treatment principles for Aucklandia include promoting the movement of qi, stopping pain, strengthening the Spleen and Stomach, eliminating food stagnation, and strengthening the Spleen. Aucklandia should be used with caution in cases of Yin deficiency. No pulse or tongue characteristics are listed.