Natural Herb Library

Spiceleaf Kernel Oil

Chinese
香果脂
Pinyin
Xiang Guo Zhi
Latin
Oleum Linderae
Botanical illustration of Spiceleaf Kernel Oil, Oleum Linderae, showing Xiang Guo Zhi oil material and diagnostic source details.
Botanical plate by Kodi .

Known in TCM as Xiang Guo Zhi (香果脂), this acrid, warm herb enters the Kidney, Bladder, and Spleen. Traditionally, it warms cold and moves constrained qi in regional oil-use traditions ... Xiang Guo Zhi is used more as an aromatic oil lane than as a major decoction herb, most often applied for abdominal pain, dysmenorrhea, and rheumatism. Modern research has identified Volatile among its active constituents.

Part used: Oil

Also Known As

Lindera oil Spiceleaf tree oil Lindera

Latin: Oleum Linderae | Pinyin: Xiang Guo Zhi | Chinese: 香果脂

TCM Properties

Taste
acrid
Temperature
warm
Channels
Kidney, Bladder, Spleen

Traditional Use

Primary Actions

  • Warms cold and moves constrained qi in regional oil-use traditions ... Xiang Guo Zhi is used more as an aromatic oil lane than as a major decoction herb.
  • Supports external treatment of cold-damp pain and localized discomfort ... warming Lindera-type oils are traditionally rubbed on sore or constrained areas.
  • Preserves a fruit-kernel oil record distinct from the already-live Wu Yao root page ... same broader plant family, different medicinal presentation.

Secondary Actions

  • Catalog and trade materials do not always fix the source to a single Lindera species with modern precision, so this record stays conservatively on the medicinal oil name `Oleum Linderae`.
  • The herb's practical identity is oil-forward and route-dependent, which is why this page should not drift into generic culinary-oil or Lindera-root territory.

Classic Formulas

  • Regional external oil-rub applications for cold-damp pain ... more common than famous named classical formulas.
  • Warming oil use for lower-abdominal cold discomfort and menstrual constraint ... preserved mainly in practical materia medica notes.
  • Aromatic oil blending as a topical support medium ... the most realistic historical use lane for Xiang Guo Zhi.

Classical References

  • Import and trade listings preserve Xiang Guo Zhi as a Lindera oil medicine rather than as a root or fruit decoction herb.
  • The record is best treated as a minor documentary oil lane with warming external-use logic rather than a heavily standardized classical formula ingredient.

Modern Research

Active Compounds

  • Volatile aromatic terpenes
  • Fatty oil fractions
  • Lindera-family sesquiterpene-rich components

Studied Effects

  • Indexed PubMed literature focuses far more on Lindera species broadly than on Xiang Guo Zhi as a stand-alone medicinal oil.
  • Because exact oil-specific pharmacology is sparse and source-plant attribution varies across catalogs, this record stays conservative and documentary rather than forcing weak modern claims.

Safety & Interactions

Contraindications

  • Use on deep open wounds or clearly infected tissue without appropriate care
  • Unsupervised internal use of concentrated aromatic oil preparations

Cautions

  • Exact botanical source, route, and concentration are often less standardized for medicinal oils than for decoction herbs.
  • Topical warming oils can irritate sensitive skin if applied too strongly or too frequently.

Conditions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spiceleaf Kernel Oil used for?

Spiceleaf Kernel Oil is traditionally used to Warms cold and moves constrained qi in regional oil-use traditions ... Xiang Guo Zhi is used more as an aromatic oil lane than as a major decoction herb., Supports external treatment of cold-damp pain and localized discomfort ... warming Lindera-type oils are traditionally rubbed on sore or constrained areas., Preserves a fruit-kernel oil record distinct from the already-live Wu Yao root page ... same broader plant family, different medicinal presentation.. Research has investigated its effects on: Indexed PubMed literature focuses far more on Lindera species broadly than on Xiang Guo Zhi as a stand-alone medicinal oil.; Because exact oil-specific pharmacology is sparse and source-plant attribution varies across catalogs, this record stays conservative and documentary rather than forcing weak modern claims..

What are other names for Spiceleaf Kernel Oil?

Spiceleaf Kernel Oil is also known as Lindera oil, Spiceleaf tree oil, Lindera. In TCM: 香果脂 (Xiang Guo Zhi); Oleum Linderae.

Is Spiceleaf Kernel Oil safe during pregnancy?

The safety of Spiceleaf Kernel Oil during pregnancy has not been established. Consult a qualified healthcare provider before use.

What are the contraindications for Spiceleaf Kernel Oil?

Spiceleaf Kernel Oil should not be used in: Use on deep open wounds or clearly infected tissue without appropriate care; Unsupervised internal use of concentrated aromatic oil preparations. Consult a qualified practitioner before use.