Song Xiang
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☯ TCM Properties
Dries Dampness, dispels Wind and alleviates pain; Discharges pus, removes toxins and generates flesh; Expels worms and other parasites
Western Herbalism Properties
Botanical Description
Song Xiang is the hardened resin (rosin) tapped from the trunks of several Chinese pines (Pinaceae), chiefly Pinus massoniana and P. tabuliformis. The source trees are evergreen conifers 15–30 m tall with reddish-brown plate-fissured bark and bundles of two or three needles 8–25 cm long. Resin is collected by V-shaped scoring of the trunk, allowing the viscous oleoresin to flow into cups; upon distillation of the volatile turpentine fraction, the residue (colophony or rosin) sets as a translucent, brittle, glassy mass ranging from pale yellow to deep amber-brown. The fracture is conchoidal and lustrous; the substance is insoluble in water, soluble in ethanol, and softens readily on warming. It bears a faint terebinthine odour.
Dosage
| Form | Amount | Frequency | Duration | Population | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| poultice | As needed | Daily | — | — | — |
Cultural & Historical Context
Traditional American Uses
None Documented
Important Disclaimer
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