Suo Yang (Fleshy Stem of Cynomorium)
Latin Name: Herba Cynomorii Songarici
Properties: sweet, warm
Actions: nourishes blood, tonifies kidney Yang, tonifies essence, moistens intestines, unblocks bowels
Medical Indications: paralysis, motor impairment, impotence, spermatorrhea, frequent urination, constipation due to Qi or blood deficiency, lack of strength in loin and knees
Contraindications: not to be used in cases of kidney Yin deficiency with heat, not to be used in cases of constipation with excess heat or diarrhea due to spleen deficiency
Dosage: 4 to 15 grams
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