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Market name木香
Formal name木香
Japanese nameもっこう, Mokkō
Vernacular nameMuxiang
Latin nameSaussureae Radix (JP), Aucklandiae Radix (CP)
English nameSaussurea Root (JP), Common Aucklandia Root (CP)
Original plant nameSaussurea lappa Clarke (= Aucklandia lappa Decne.)
Family nameCompositae
Used partClassificationPlant origin
Sub classification root
Collection informationHong Kong, Yangcheng Domestic Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.
Collection date1978/08/00
CollectorTsuneo Namba
TMPW No.8397

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Common name木香, Muxiang, Saussureae Radix (JP18), Aucklandiae Radix (CP2020), Saussurea Root (JP18), Common Aucklandia Root (CP2020)
Synonyms唐木香, インド木香, 広木香, 雲木香, 老木香
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Original plant nameSaussurea lappa Clarke (= Aucklandia lappa Decne.)
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Family nameCompositae
Used partroot
Quality for selectionGood one is enlarged, dense and has a strong odor. (TN)
Official compendiumJP XVIII, CP (2020 ed.)
Clinical applicationAs a stomachic and intestinal remedy, it is applied to treat vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, indigestion and parasitic diseases. It is also used as an incense.
Medical systemTraditional Chinese medicine
Drug effect in
traditional medicine
Traditional
classification
Carminatives for regulating flow of Qi
Beneficial effect[Property and Flavor] Warm; pungent and bitter.
[Meridian Tropism] Spleen, stomach, large intestine, triple energizers and gallbladder meridians.
[Actions] To move qi and relieve pain, fortify the spleen to promote digestion.
[Indications] Distending pain in the chest, hypochondrium, epigastrium and abdomen, tenesmus caused by diarrhea and dysentery, food accumulation, no desire for food and drink.
Chemical constituentLipids
(*C1):
Aplotaxene

Sesquiterpenoids
(*C1-C4):
alpha-Ionone, Dehydrocostus lactone, Saussurea lactone, Costunolide, Dihydrocostunolide, alpha-Costol, beta-Costol, gamma-Costol, beta-Costic acid, beta-Cyclocostunolide, Alantolactone, Isoalantolactone, Isodehydrocostus lactone, Isozaluzanin C, Mokkolactone, Saussureal

Triterpenoids
(*C1):
Betulin

Sterols
(*C1):
Stigmasterol

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Pharmacological effectAntimicrobial effect (essential oil components: Hypococcus, Bacteroides), vasodilation, smooth muscle relaxation (saussurine).
Classical reference
(Chinese Herbal Classic "Zhenglei bencao")
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DiseaseFull stomach, Abdominal pain, Nausea, Vomitting, Constipation, Diarrhea, Tenesmus, Dyspepsia, Anorexia
FormulationUreitsukito, Kagenshosaikoto, Kamikihito, Kikyoto, Kihito, Kyukihochuto, Kumibinroto, Kobokuto, Kowashakuyakuto, Goshitsusan, Sanshoin, Shichimibyakujutsuto, Jippito, Shakuyakuto, Jurokumiryukiin, Shobaito, Jinsoin, Zenshikunshito, Zenshibyakujutsusan, Chuseito, Chokoshiteito, Dosuibukuryoto, Dotaitsukeito, Naisoorento, Nyoshinsan, Haikanpo, Baimoto, Bunshoto, Boisan, Boito, Botanpisan, Honposhakuyakuto, Rogyokuto, Koshayoito
Related drugsAristolochiae Radix,Vladimiriae Radix,Inulae Radix,Inulae Racemosae Radix
See "Remarks".
ReferencesJP18: The 18th edition of the Japanese Pharmacopoeia.
CP2020: Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China 2020 edi.
C1) The Encyclopedia of Wakan-Yaku with Color Pictures Vol. I, pp 40-42.
C2) Chem. Pharm. Bull., 12, 632 (1964).
C3) Tetrahedron, 13, 319 (1961).
C4) Phytochemistry, 31, 336 (1992).
Remarks"Muxiang" (木香) derived from the root of Saussurea lappa Clarke (= Aucklandia lappa) Decne. of family Compositae is the genuine, and was called "Qingmuxiang" (青木香, Jap. name: Seimokkō) in ancient times.
The present "Qingmuxiang" is derived from the roots of Aristolochia debilis Sieb. et Zucc. (Jap. name: Umanosuzukusa) and Aristolochia contorta Bunge (Jap. name: Marubaumanosuzukusa) of family Aristolochiaceae.
"Chuanmuxiang" (川木香, Jap. name: Semmokkō) is the root of Vladimiria souliei (Franch.) Ling, which is usually prepared by burning the root head. It was once used as "Cangmuxiang" (蔵木香, Jap. name: Zōmokkō) Inula racemosa Hook. f. erroneously.
"Tumuxiang" (土木香, Jap. name: Domokkō) is the root of Inula helenium L. of family Compositae. Other "Yueximuxiang" (越西木香)" in Chinese market is the root of Vladimiria denticulata Ling.
Last renewal date2023/01/23