Psoralea Fruit, Bǔ Gǔ Zhī, 补骨脂, Fructus Psoraleae

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Attributes: antiasthmatic, antibiotic, immunostimulant, smooth muscle stimulant, uterine muscle relaxant, anticancer [18] • testosteronic
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Psoralen, isopsoralen , coryfolin, corylifolinin, psoralidin, isopsoralidin, corylidin, 8-methoxyporalen, isobavahin, bavachinin, bavachalcone, bavachromenn, bavachro­ manol, corylin, neobavaisofavane, corylinal, bakuchiol, psoraldehyde, isoneobavachalion, dihydrofuranochalcone bakuchalcone, chalcone bavachromanol, neobavachal­ cone, limonene, terpineol, stigmasterol, trilaurin, daidzin, coumstrol, angelicin. [18]

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Category: Tonify Yang 
English: Psoralea Fruit    Pinyin:  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.
Typical Dosage: 5g to 10g          Guidelines
Parts Used:       Notable for: Stop Diarrhea • Treat Lumbago • Treat Spermatorrhea • Treat Trichomoniasis
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]
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