Sundance Acupuncture

Herb & Acupuncture Database

(This is my own personal database of teachers, teachings and notes that I use in my practice. I’ve decided to share it freely with anyone who would like to reference it.)

Mo Gu - 蘑菇 - Mushroom

Pharmaceutical Latin: Mushroom
Common English: Button Mushroom

Category

Herbs that Tonify Qi

Properties

Taste Temperature Entering Meridians Dosage
Sweet Neutral Stomach
Liver
6-9g
Fresh: 150-180g

Actions And Indications

Actions Indications/Syndromes

Strengthens the Spleen, tonifies Qi and stimulates the appetite

Fatigue, Indigestion, Poor appetite

Calms the Liver

Hypertension, hypogalactia

Contraindications, Incompatibilities And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
  • Contraindicated for those with Qi Stagnation.
  • Do not take too much.
INCOMPATIBILITIES
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Major Combinations

Notes

For educational reference only; not a substitute for care from a qualified practitioner.