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Roucongrong |
Latin |
Herba Cistanches |
English Name |
Desertliving Cistanche |
Key Characteristics |
Herb that tonifies yang. |
Source |
Dried fleshy stem with scales of Cistanche deseerticola Y. C. Ma or Cistanche tubulosa (Schrenk) Wight(Fam.Orobanchaceae).
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Property, Flavor and Meridians Entered |
Sweet, salty, warm; Kidney, Large Intestine
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Actions |
To reinforce the kidney, replenish essence and blood, and induce bowels movement
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Indications |
Impotence, infertility, general weakness and aching pain of the lower back and knees, constipation, in addition, used for hysteromyoma |
Precaution |
It is not suggested to prescribe to those with diarrhea or flaming of fire and yin deficiency.
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Chemical Composition |
It contains glycosides, amino acids.
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