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 Psoraleae, Fr


Pin Yin: bu gu zhi-
Common name: scurf pea
Botanical family: Leguminosae
Botanical name: Psoralea corylifolia L.

Primary action: Supplement Yang
Temperature: warm
Taste: acrid, bitter
Entering Channel: Kd, Sp

Actions:
   Supplements Kidneys and benefits the Yang.
   Supplements and warms Spleen Yang; especially used for Cold Vacuity of Spleen with diarrhea.
   Promotes ability of Kidneys to grasp Lung Qi.
   (See Kidney Yang Vacuity ; Spleen Yang Vacuity ; Kidneys not Grasping Lung Qi .)

Dosage: 1-3 qian.

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