Cistanches ( 肉苁蓉 ) ...Chinese Herb...
 Latin
Plant Name
Cistanches
Pinyin
Mandarin Name
Rou Cong Rong
Common
English Name
Cistanches
Part
of Plant Used
Whole plant
Nature
Warm
Taste
Sweet, sour, salty
Meridians
Entered
Kidneys, Large Intestine
Common
Usages
This herb is used in formulas to treat symptoms of weak and cold lower back
and knees along with impotence or infertility and general chilliness (TCM:
promotes Kidney yang); also used to treat chronic constipation (TCM: with
chronic deficiency of Qi and Blood).
Traditional
Usages and Functions
Tonifies Kidneys and strengthens Yang; warms the Womb; moistens Intestines
and facilitates passage of stool.
Common
Formulas Used In
Cerebral Tonic Pills.
Processing
Required
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Remarks
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Cautions
in Use
Do not use this herb when there is a strong Yin deficiency, heat signs,
or diarrhea with symptoms of a weak Stomach and Spleen.
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