English: Psoralea FruitPinyin: Bu Gu Zhi Pharmaceutical: Fructus Psoraleae
Organs: Kidney • Spleen Temperature: Very Warm
Taste: Pungent • Bitter Toxicity:
Patterns:Spleen and Kidney Yang Deficiency
Actions: Tonify Kidney and Spleen Yang • Stabilize essence • Stop diarrhea • Helps Kidney to grasp Qi • Treat skin disorders Key 2nd Actions: Stop Diarrhea • Treat Lumbago • Treat Spermatorrhea • Treat Trichomoniasis
Indications:Spleen and Kidney Yang deficiency early morning diarrhea, impotence, night sweats, spermatorrhea, premature ejaculation, urinary incontinence, frequent urination, low back pain. Grasp Lung Qi: shortness of breath, asthma, wheezing. Used as tincture for VITILIGO[42]
Contraindications: Long term use may cause Yin deficiency, Yin Deficiency Heat, pregnancy.
Notes:Bu Gu Zhi can be used topically for vitiligo. [42]
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■ BU GU ZHI/ ROU DOU KOU: SP & KD Yang deficiency diarrhea (chronic, daybreak). Si Shen Wan.[35]
Formulas with Bu Gu Zhi
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