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Home ->
Single Herb Library -> Bu Xue Yao ->Gou Ji |
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| Pin-yin: |
gou ji |
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| English name: |
Chain fern rhizome |
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| Where grown: |
South and central China. |
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| Source: |
Dried rhizome of Cibotium barometz (L.) J. Sm. |
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| Ingredients: |
Starch |
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| Properties: |
Bitter, sweet, warm |
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| Channels entered: |
Liver, kidney |
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| Function: |
Nourishes liver and kidney, strengthens lower back and knees, and dispels wind-dampness. |
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| Major Clinic Usage: |
For arthritis, painful lower back, feeble legs, urinary incontinence, nocturnal emission and leukorrhea. |
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| Cautions: |
The herb warms and nourishes internals. Contraindicated in cases of deficient kidney with heat signs, urinary difficulties or dark, scanty urination, or dry mouth with a bitter taste. |
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| Usage and Dosage: |
6~12g |
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| Storage: |
Store in a dry, well-ventilated place. Avoid dampness. |
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