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鎖陽 |
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Suo Yang |
Cynomorium stem |
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Properties: |
SWEET - WARM |
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Meridians: |
LI - KI - LR |
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Cynomorium Herb, Cynomorium Songaricum, Songaria Cynomorium
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Properties:
- tonify
kidney yang – impotence, frequent urination, spermatorrhea
- nourish
blood, tonify essence, strengthen sinews – motor impairment,
paralysis
- moisten
intestines – constipation due to deficient Qi or blood
Dosage: 4.5 – 15g. |
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Cynomorium and Cistanche are very similar in their actions; however,
Cynomorium is slightly milder (it is not quite as hot) and is
therefore often used in fertility formulas for women where
Cistanches may be too hot. Both of these superb Kidney tonics are
used together in a majority of sophisticated anti-aging,
potency-enhancing Kidney tonic formulations for men. You will find
Cynomorium combined with herbs like Rehmannia, Lycium, Deer Antler,
Gecko, Tortoise Shell, Polygonum, Schizandra, Cnidium seed and
Cuscuta seed, etc.
Contraindications
Cynomorium is not well suited to people who are severely Yin
deficient since it is primarily a Yang herb. Also, it is not well
suited to people who are suffering either chronically or acutely
from diarrhea since it tends to loosen stool.
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