Morinda, Bā Jǐ tiān, 巴戟天, Radix Morindae Officinalis

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Health Benefits
For: Urinary incontinence • Impotence • Infertility • Weak joints and bones • Spermatorrhea
Attributes: adrenalcortical • weight gain
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Morinda Officinalis is not in the USDA Plant Database.  Drill down via USDA Interactive Map:

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Category: Tonify Yang 
English: Morinda    Pinyin:  Ba Ji Tian      Pharmaceutical: Radix Morindae Officinalis   
Organs: Kidney • Liver      Temperature: Slightly Warm  
Taste: Pungent • Sweet      Toxicity:   
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Actions:  Tonify Kidney yang • Strengthen bones and sinews • Expel Wind Damp Cold
Indications: Impotence • Infertility • Kidney Yang Xu • Bone and joint pain • Muscle spasms and cramps • Bi Zheng
Contraindications: Lin syndrome • Damp heat • Yin xu heat
Typical Dosage: 6g to 16g          Guidelines
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Combine With Purpose
Formulas with Ba Ji Tian

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Potential Drug Interactions

Herbal medicine may interact negatively with pharma drugs and other herbs.  Examples below:

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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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