Ambergris, also called dragon belly incense, whale saliva incense, etc., known in the west as ash amber, is a solid wax-like flammable substance with a Yin gray or black appearance. Ambergris has its unique sweet earth fragrance, which is mainly used as a perfume setting agent in history and has a high value.
It contains about 25% ambergryl alcohol, dihydroγ-ionone, α-ambergryl octahydronaphthol, ambergryl aldehyde, γ-cyclogeraniol chloride, noramsaliol, etc., and also contains coprosterol, epicoprosterol, cholesterol.
Ambergris has many functions and effects, such as relieving cough and reducing phlegm, promoting qi and activating blood circulation, eliminating accumulation and diuresis, softening hardness and dispersing stagnation, etc.
1. Relieving cough and resolving phlegm: Ambergris has a sweet aroma and moisturizing texture, is warm but not dry, and returns to the lung meridian. It is good at moistening the lungs, lowering qi and relieving cough, and has a slight phlegm-resolving effect. Therefore, when you have a recent cough or wheezing with excessive phlegm, you can use ambergris to relieve cough and reduce phlegm;
2. Promote qi and activate blood circulation: Ambergris has a fragrant smell, which can disperse qi, penetrate the meridians, promote qi and activate blood circulation, and can relieve qi stagnation, blood stasis, and various pains in the heart and soul;
3. Eliminating accumulation and diuresis: Ambergris is warm in nature and returns to the kidney meridian. It can relax Qi, diuresis and dampness. It is good at eliminating accumulation and diuresis, and relieves stranguria syndrome, food accumulation and other conditions;
4. Soften and dissipate hard knots: Ambergris is sour and astringent, and returns to the heart, liver, and lung meridians. It can soften and dissipate hard knots, and relieve chest tightness, qi knots, and blood stasis and pain.
In addition, ambergris also has the effects of aphrodisiac, replenishing essence, etc. It can be used alone or in combination with salvia, tangerine peel, etc. During medication, you should pay attention to a reasonable diet and avoid spicy, cold and spicy foods such as peppers and ice cream to avoid affecting the efficacy of the medication.
Methods of using ambergris include: 1. Use as incense, which can add fragrance to the room after being lit. 2. Use it as a spice and add it to skin care products to exert its effects. It can also be worn directly on the body or applied to the wardrobe to remove moisture and add fragrance. 3. When used as amber powder, it can be combined with other spices to make flavorings for desserts, drinks and other foods. Because ambergris is very difficult to collect, it is not commonly used. 4. It can be used to help sleep, and can be decoctioned with other Chinese medicinal materials. However, it should be noted that pregnant women and children should use it with caution. 5. It can be worn as jewelry around the neck or wrist. It not only plays a decorative role, but also massages the body to a certain extent and promotes blood circulation. 6. If ambergris is accidentally burned as charcoal, it will turn into a peculiar "smoke smell", which has an aphrodisiac effect. 7. Add a little (not too much) when making tea, you will have unexpected good effects.
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