Hu Po "Tiger Spirit" Amber Succinum
Properties: sweet neutral
Channels: Heart Liver Urinary Bladder
Functions: Calms the spirit. Moves blood stagnation.
Indications: Crushed amber is used in baby or toddlers bottles for crying at
night. Treats insomnia, palpitation, and excessive dreaming in adults.
Used with other herbs to treat PMS, coronary heart disease. Used singly for
hematoma
(Adult) Dosage: 1.5-3 g in powder, not in decoction up to 6g/day
References:
1. Lecture and notes from Pharmacopoeia III 1998 pg 94 by Dr. Li Jin,
OMD
Chinese Pharmacopoeia Index
Amber Jewelry
