Ba Ji Tian (Morinda Root)
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Latin Name: Radix Morindae Officinalis
Properties: acrid, sweet, warm
Actions: tonifies kidneys, assists the Yang, dispels wind-damp and cold, strengthens tendons and bones
Medical Indications: impotence, spermatorrhea, premature ejaculation, infertility, incontinence, irregular menstruation, blood clots druing menstruation, back pain, atrophy of muscles, arthritis, muscle cramps and spasms, stiff joints
Contraindications: not to be used in patients with damp heat, not to be used in patients with Yin deficient fire
Dosage: 4 to 10 grams
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