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sha yuan zi
沙苑子
shā yuàn zǐ
, "Shayuan seeds"
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Tonifying Herbs
Tonify Yang
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Alternate Names:
Name
Pin Yin
Chinese
Translated
Sha Yuan Ji Li
shā yuàn jí lí
沙苑蒺藜
Tastes:
Sweet
Dosage:
9-18g
Cautions:
Contraindicated in patters of yin deficiency with heat signs, hyperactive sex drive, or urinary difficulty.
Meridians:
Liver
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Kidney
Preparation:
No preparation data at this time
Quality:
Consists of dry, full, greenish brown, clean seeds without foreign matter.
Reference Source:
Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (3rd edition) ('Bensky')
Notes:
Formulas
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Family:
Fabaceae (Leguminosae, Papilionoidaceae)
Alternate Names:
Pharmaceutical:
Astragali complanati Semen
Botanical:
Japanese:
shaenshitsuri
Korean:
sawonja
Common:
complanate astragalus seed, flattened milkvetch seed
Temperature:
Warm
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Fortifies the yang
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Secures the essence
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Nourishes the Liver
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Improves the vision
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Lower back pain
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Premature ejaculation
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Urinary frequency
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Incontinence
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Vaginal discharge
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Blurred vision
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Diminished visual acuity
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