Materia Medica in Arabic & Persian, Shirazy, 1793

They are generally warm, aromatic and thin. They relieve Wind, relax, and are anodyne. They are primarily used for Colic, Bloating and Griping, but also for the pain of Stones and Menstrual pain. They tend to relax the Nerves and Muscles.

Carminative medicines are classed in TCM as medicines which move or regulate Qi. When Qi is blocked, there is tension or distension in muscles, tendons or organs. Muscular or Organ function may be effected.

Qi stagnation often has emotional connections and chronic Qi stagnation can lead to Blood stagnation.

See also the Chinese Category J. Medicines the Regulate Qi

---

Anise	Fennel seed
Dill	Caraway
Cumin	Nigella seed
Celery seed	Carrot seed
Calamint	Pennyroyal
Oregano	Marjoram
Cardamon	Cinnamon
Clove	Nutmeg
Ginger	Galangal
Long Pepper	Black Pepper
Calamus	Elecampane
Balm	Peppermint
Rose	Jasmine flower
Sandalwood	Aloeswood
Lavender	Stoechas
Citron peel & seed	Orange peel & seed
Cyperus root	Costus root
Valerian	Indian Spikenard
Bay berry	Juniper berry
Polypody	Dodder herb
Asafetida	Gum Ammoniac
Benzoin	Storax
Camphor	Musk
Sal Ammoniac	Borax

---