Mu Xiang - Costus Root
TCM Materia Medica
Mu Xiang TCM Herb Classifications and Usages
The TCM herb "mu xiang" which in english is 
"costus root", is categorized within the "herbs that regulate the qi" functional grouping. It is thought to enter the gall bladder, large intestine, spleen and stomach channels and exhibits acrid, bitter (ku) and warm (wen) taste/temperature properties.
Dosages and preparations will vary according to each individual and the overall approach of a formula, but generally this herb has the following dosage and/or preparation guidelines:
- Dosage: 1.5-9g (add during the last 5 minutes)
Of many possible clinical applications, it may be considered to influence the following issues/symptoms:
- Promotes the movement of Qi, alleviates pain - stagnant qi of the stomach and/or spleen causing lack of appetite, abdominal pain, distention, nausea; liver or gallbladder qi stagnation causing flank pain, distention.
- Regulates stagnated Qi in the intestines - diarrhea, abdominal pain (common herb to treat tenesmus).
- Strengthens the spleen and prevents stagnation, used with tonifying herbs to reduce side effects.
Mu Xiang may potentially be used, in coordination with a well tailored formula (in most cases), to influence the following conditions: abdominal pain, diarrhea and/or nausea
While it may not always be included depending on the manufacturer or herbalist making the formula, mu xiang is generally included in the following 10 formulas:
As noted above, mu xiang is within the herbs that regulate the qi functional group. All the herbs in this category are listed below.
(truncated intro "... used with qi disorders involving deficiency and stagnation. these herbs are primarily used for stagnation involving the spleen and stomach…)".
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