Bu Gu Zhi
Psoralea Fruit | 補骨脂
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SKU P5030
Ingredient: Scurfy-pea seed (bu gu zhi).
| Mandarin: 補骨脂 Pin-Yin: Bu Gu Zhi English: Psoralea Fruit Korean: 보골지 Romaji: Hokotsushi Kanji: 補骨脂 Kampo: No |
Pharmaceutical Name:
- Psoraleae Fructus
Sources:
- Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica (Bensky et al.)
Properties:
- Very warm, acrid, bitter
Channels Entered:
- Spleen, kidney
Herb Actions:
- Tonifies the kidneys
- Strengthens the yang
- Tonifies and brings warmth to the spleen yang
- Aids in alleviating diarrhea
Contraindications:
- Not recommended for those with patterns of yin deficiency combined with constipation or heat signs
- Use with caution for those with cold caused by stomach deficiency
Commonly Found In:
- He-shou-wu & Lycium Formula, Tang-kuei & Rehmannia Combination