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| Health Benefits |
| For: Kidney Yang deficiency: low labido, impotence, cold limbs, muscle cramps, chronic bronchitis, neutropenia • High blood pressure, coronary artery disease • Wind Cold Damp Bi |
| Attributes: expectorant • testosteronic • aphrodisiac • antibiotic • anti-inflammatory • hypotensive • anti-cholesterol • hypoglycemic |
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Icariine |
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| Other Names: Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing |
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| Category: Tonify Yang |
| English: Horny Goat Weed Pinyin: Yin Yang Huo/ Xian Ling Pi Pharmaceutical: Herba Epimedii |
| Organs: Kidney • Liver Temperature: Warm |
| Taste: Pungent • Sweet Toxicity: |
| Patterns: Kidney Yang Deficiency • Wind Damp Cold Bi |
Actions: Tonify Kidney Yang • Strengthen bones and sinews • Expel Wind Damp Cold • Lower high blood pressure
Key 2nd Actions: Treat Spermatorrhea |
| Indications: Kidney Yang deficiency: low labido, impotence, cold limbs, muscle cramps, chronic bronchitis, neutropenia • High blood pressure, coronary artery disease • Wind Cold Damp Bi • Hypertension - especially during pregnancy or menopause. |
| Contraindications: Yin deficiency heat or fire |
| Typical Dosage: 6g-15g Guidelines |
| Parts Used: leaves, stem Notable for: Treat Spermatorrhea |
| Other: Increases sperm production, corticosterone, testosterone, and cortisol |
| Dui Yao |
| ■ YIN YANG HUO/ XIAN MAO: menopausal hypertension. KD Yin and Yang deficiency. Cold limbs, aversion to cold, weakness of back and knees. Er Xian Tang. Premature ovarian decline.[35] |
| Formulas with Yin Yang Huo/ Xian Ling Pi |
| Er Xian Tang, Zan Yu Dan |
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Herbal medicine may interact negatively with pharma drugs and other herbs. Examples below:
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