Herb Listings
Qian Shi / Euryale Seeds, Foxnut | |||
---|---|---|---|
Taste: Sweet, Astringent • Temperature: Neutral • Category: Stabilize & Bind • Sub Category: | |||
Dosage9-15g, up to 30g severe cases |
Actions1. Strengthens the Spleen & stops diarrhea: for chronic diarrhea caused by a weakness of the transportive functions of the Spleen (internal accumulation of dampness). Especially useful in children.2. Stabilizes the Kidneys & retains the essence: for patterns of Kidney qi deficiency with such signs as nocturnal emission, premature ejacualtion, spermatorrhea, & urinary frequency. 3. Expels dampness: for vaginal discharge due to either deficiency or damp-heat. |
MeridiansKidney, Spleen |
CautionsNone. |