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 Cynomorii Songarici, Hb


Pin Yin: suo yang
Botanical family: Cynomoriaceae
Botanical name: Cynomorium songaricum Rupr.

Primary action: Supplement Yang
Secondary actions: Supplement Blood; Drain-Lubricate
Temperature: warm
Taste: sweet
Entering Channel: Lv, Kd, LI

Actions:
   Supplements Kidney Yang; used for impotence, seminal emission, frequent urination.
   Nourishes the Blood and benefits Essence; used for weakness of sinews and paralysis.
   Moistens Dryness of Intestines; for constipation from Vacuity of Qi and Blood.
   (See Kidney Yang Vacuity ; Kidney Qi Vacuity ; Leakage of Essence ; Vacuity of Blood ; Large Intestine Dryness .)

Dosage: 1.5-5 qian.

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