Milkvetch Seed, Shā Yuàn Zi, 沙苑子, Astragali Complanati Semen
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Category: Tonify Yang
English: Milkvetch Seed Pinyin: Sha Yuan Zi Pharmaceutical: Astragali Complanati Semen
Organs: Kidney • Liver Temperature: Warm
Taste: Sweet Toxicity:
Patterns: Kidney Yang Deficiency - leakage
Actions: Tonify Kidney yin • Tonify Kidney yang • Improve vision • Stabilize essence
Indications: Leakage: frequent urination, premature ejaculation, vaginal discharge. Poor vision: blurred vision, Liver deficiency visual disorders
Contraindications: Yin xu heat • Urinary problems
Typical Dosage: 9g to 15g Guidelines
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Notes: AKA: Sha Yuan Ji Li. Sha Yuan Zi is the seed of the Huang Qi plant.
Formulas with Sha Yuan Zi
Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan
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