Ba Ji Tian (Morinda Root)

Herb 1 of 29 in Herbs that Tonify Yang

Channels:

KI, LIV

Properties:

Spicy, Sweet, Warm

Latin:

Morindae Officinalis Radix

Chinese:

巴戟天

Tone Marks:

bā jĭ tiān

Chinese Herb Actions

• Tonifies the Kidneys and Assists the Yang
  For impotence, infertility, spermatorrhea, premature ejaculation, incontinence, weak lower back, irregular menstruation, Blood clots during menstruation, and dull abdominal pain that is cold in nature.
• Strengthens the Tendons and Bones
  For back pain and atrophy of the muscles.
• Dispels Wind-Damp and Cold
  For cold damp painful arthritis, muscle cramps or spasms, and difficulty moving the joints.

Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions

• Not for patients with Damp Heat.
• Not for patients with Yin deficient fire.

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Chinese Herb Dosage

• 10-15 grams

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

• Di Huang Yin Zi (Rehmannia Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Extinguish Internal Wind
• Er Xian Tang (Two Immortal Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Warm and Tonify the Yang
• Zan Yu Dan (Special Pill to Aid Fertility)
  Category: Formulas that Warm and Tonify the Yang