Sappan Wood

  Actions Indications/Syndromes Invigorates Blood circulation, dispels Blood Stasis, reduces swellings, opens the channels and alleviates pain Blood Stasis such as postpartum abdominal pain and amenorrhea Pain and swelling due to Blood Stasis from fall, fractures, contusions or sprains Stops bleeding Excessive postpartum bleeding Taste Temperature Entering Meridians Dosage SweetSaltyAcrid(Slightly Acrid) Neutral HeartLiverSpleen 3-10gMaximum dosage: 15g   Lignum (Sappan wood) can be used for males and female. However, for women they  should use it after their menstruation. If the concealed blood isn't removed, the new blood is impossible to grow. If the congealed blood is not removed, the blood cannot turn back to the normal pathway in bleeding conditions. So women who suffers from heavy menstruation, miscarriage and bleeding caused by stagnation are in need of this herb to promote the blood circulation which can be used to stop bleeding.  Ectopic pr