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--> Bu Yang --> bu gu zhi |
| Pin-yin: |
bu gu zhi |
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| English name: |
Psoralea fruit |
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| Where grown: |
North and south China. |
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| Source: |
Dried, ripe seed of Psoralea corylifolia L. |
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| Ingredients: |
Psoralen, Psoralidin, Bavachin, Bavachalcone, Backuchiol |
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| Properties: |
Acrid, bitter, warm |
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| Channels entered: |
Kidney, spleen |
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| Function: |
Stabilizes the vital essence, dispels stagnation syndrome due to cold and warms the elixir field (the region between heart and umbilicus.) |
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| Major Clinic Usage: |
For diarrhea due to kidney deficiency, impotence, frequent urination, nocturnal emission, soreness and pain in the lower back and knees, and miscarriage due to qi and blood deficiency. |
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| Cautions: |
Contraindicated in cases of yin deficiency with strong fire signs. |
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| Usage and Dosage: |
6~9g. For external use, mix with 20%~30% of tincture, then apply to wounds. |
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| Storage: |
Store in a dry place. |
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