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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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Constituents:
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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Other Names: Yao Xing Ben Cao

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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 Yang Deficiency, Kidney Yang Deficiency

Actions: Tonify Kidney • Strengthen yang • Reduce urinary incontinence • Stabilize essence • Stop diarrhea • Warm Spleen • Helps Kidney to grasp Qi • Treat skin disorders
Key 2nd Actions: Stop Diarrhea • Treat Lumbago • Treat Spermatorrhea • Treat Trichomoniasis

Indications: Spleen yang deficiency diarrhea, Kidney yang deficiency diarrhea, impotence, night sweats, spermatorrhea, premature ejaculation, urinary incontinence, frequent urination

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

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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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