Linum ( 火麻仁 ) ...Chinese Herb...
Latin
Plant Name
Cannibis Sativae
Pinyin
Mandarin Name
Huo Ma Ren
Common
English Name
Cannibis
Part
of Plant Used
Seed
Nature
Neutral
Taste
Sweet
Meridians
Entered
Spleen, Stomach, Large Intestine
Common
Usages
This herb is used in formulas to treat constipation (TCM: caused by chronic
Yin Deficiency), and is sometimes used topically (or in herbal combinations)
to promote healing of sores.
Traditional
Usages and Functions
Nourishes and moistens Intestines; nourishes Yin; clears heat and promotes
healing of sores.
Common
Formulas Used In
pricot Seed and Linum
Processing
Required
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Remarks
-
Cautions
in Use
Do not use where there is diarrhea.
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