Ingredient: Cistanche herb (rou cong rong) (Cistanche salsa).
| Mandarin: 肉蓯蓉 Pin-Yin: Rou Cong Rong English: Cistanche Romaji: Nikujuyo Kanji: 肉蓯容 Kampo: No |
Pharmaceutical Name:
- Cistanches Herba
Sources:
- Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica (Bensky et al.)
Properties:
- Sweet, salty, warm
Channels Entered:
- Large intestine, kidney
Herb Actions:
- Tonifies the kidney yang
- Augments the essence and blood
- Moistens the intestines and promotes bowel movement
Contraindications:
- Not recommended for those with diarrhea from weak stomach or spleen
- Not recommended for those with patterns of yin deficiency and heat signs
Commonly Found In:
- Lycium Formula