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锁阳

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NameSuo Yang (Herba Cynomorii)The Effect of 锁阳PropertySweet, warm; kidney, liver and large intestine meridians entered.ActionsTonify kidney, invigorate yang, moisten intestine to smooth stool.IndicationsKidney yang deficiency, blood essence deficiency, dryness in intestine and constipation.Dosage an

锁阳
锁阳 — Traditional Chinese Medicine Healing Herbs

Suo Yang

Name

Suo Yang (Herba Cynomorii)

The Effect of 锁阳

Property

Sweet, warm; kidney, liver and large intestine meridians entered.

Actions

Tonify kidney, invigorate yang, moisten intestine to smooth stool.

Indications

Kidney yang deficiency, blood essence deficiency, dryness in intestine and constipation.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 5~15 g.

Cations

It is contraindicated in cases of yin deficiency with effulgent fire, diarrhea due to spleen deficiency, constipation of excess heat type.

When to see a doctor: herbal care suits mild, everyday issues. For worsening, severe, or sudden symptoms — or if you are pregnant, on medication, or treating a child — consult a licensed practitioner first.

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