Cistanche, Ròu Cōng Róng, 肉苁蓉, Herba Cistanches

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Category: Tonify Yang 
English: Cistanche    Pinyin:  Rou Cong Rong      Pharmaceutical: Herba Cistanches   
Organs: Kidney • Liver       Temperature: Warm  
Taste: Sweet • Salty      Toxicity:   
Patterns: Kidney Yang Deficiency, Blood deficiency, Essence deficiency, Dry intestine 
Actions:  Tonify Kidney yang • Nourish blood • Nourish essence • Unblock bowels • Moisten intestines • Warms womb
Key 2nd Actions: Moisten Intestine • Treat Spermatorrhea
Indications: Deficiency based constipation, Kidney yang deficiency, blood deficiency, Essence deficiency, dry intestines.
Contraindications: Weak Spleen or Stomach causing diarrhea, Excess heat constipation, Yin deficiency heat
Typical Dosage: 9g-21g; raw, wine-steamed, or salt-fried.          Guidelines
Parts Used:       Notable for: Moisten Intestine • Treat Spermatorrhea
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Dui Yao
ROU CONG RONG/ DANG GUI: Constipation due to body fluid deficiency after Warm-febrile disease, giving birth. Constipation due to Blood deficiency, especially for elderly/deficient constitution. Ji Chuan Jian.[35]
Formulas with Rou Cong Rong
Ji Chuan Jian, Zan Yu Dan

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Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience.  While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts,  variations may result from the numerous English translations.   Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs.  The information here is strictly for educational purposes. 

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