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| Part Used |
Root
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| Main function |
Herb for Yang Deficiency (Yang Tonic)
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| Thermal qual. |
Warm
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| Taste |
Spicy, sweet
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| Meridians Entered |
Lv, Kd
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| Functions |
Tonifies Kidney Yang
Dispels Wind/Cold/Wetness
Used for Kidney Deficiency with muscular and skeletal atrophy
Regulates Qi Stagnation pain in legs
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| Cautions |
Contraindicated in Yin Deficiency Heat,
Contraindicated in difficult urination and in constipation
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| Toxicity |
Relatively safe for long term use
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| Phyto-chemicals |
Morindone, rubichloric acid, morindadiol, sitosterol
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| Western Properties |
Anti-baccterial, hypotensive, adreno-cortical stimulant,
anti-depressant, aphrodisiac, androgenic, cerebral restorative,
urogenital astringent, analgesic, musculosceletal restorative,
anti-rheumatic, interferon inducent
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| Notes |
Used for lack of libido, impotence, infertility, painful knees/legs,
arthritis, fatigue, musculosceletal atrophy
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