Alpinia Fruit, Yì Zhì Rén, 益智仁, Fructus Alpiniae Oxyphyllae

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Category: Tonify Yang 
English: Alpinia Fruit    Pinyin:  Yi Zhi Ren      Pharmaceutical: Fructus Alpiniae Oxyphyllae   
Organs: Kidney • Spleen      Temperature: Warm  
Taste: Pungent      Toxicity:   
Patterns: Kidney Yang Deficiency 
Actions:  Warm Kidney and Spleen, reduce urinary incontinence, stabilize essence, stop diarrhea
Key 2nd Actions: Stop Diarrhea • Treat Spermatorrhea
Indications: Kidney Yang Xu: frequent and copious urination, incontinence, spermatorrhea. Warm Spleen: for copious saliva, drooling, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting due to Spleen Deficiency Cold.
Contraindications: Yin deficient heat, Low Jiao disorders with heat since it gos to the Kidneys[42]
Typical Dosage: 3g to 9g          Guidelines
Parts Used: Seeds 
Notes: Yi Zhi Ren translates into “benefit intelligence seed.” Drool versus Spittle: Spittle (唾 tuò) is a KD fluid and produced under the tongue. Drool (涎 xián) is a Spleen fluid and it's produced by the cheeks and can subconsciously leak from the corn of the mouth. Yi Zhi Ren treats DROOLING from SP/ST Deficiency Cold.
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YI ZHI REN/ BI XIE: Turbid urine, frequent urination, and Lin syndrome due to KD deficiency. Leukorrhea, urethritis, and milky urine (Gao-Lin) due to KD milky urine due to KD deficiency. Bi Xie Fen Qing Yin [35]
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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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