Xiang+Ru+(Aromatic+Madder)

**[[image:Xiang_Ru.jpg width="262" height="332" align="right"]]Xiang Ru** (Aromatic Madder)
Category: Acrid Warm Herbs to Release the Exterior Nature: slightly warm Flavor: acrid Channels: LU, ST

Functions: relieves ext. syndrome by promoting sweat, **harmonize the middle Jiao** & resolve dampness, relieve edema by promoting urination Ind: 1. fever, aversion to cold, headache, no sweating, abdominal pain & vomiting due to wind-cold attack or **summer-heat w/ damp** 2. Edema w/ scanty urination

Dose 3 -10g. Contra: sweats due to wei Qi def., and yang type of summer heat