Bu Gu Zhi (Psoralea Fruit)

Herb 2 of 29 in Herbs that Tonify Yang

Channels:

KI, SP

Properties:

Spicy, Bitter, Very Warm

Latin:

Fructus Psoraleae Corylifoliae

Chinese:

补骨脂

Tone Marks:

bŭ gŭ zhī

Translation:

Tonify Bone Resin

Chinese Herb Actions

• Tonifies the Kidneys, Strengthens the Yang, Consolidates Jing (Essence), and Holds the Urine
  For Yang and Jing Deficiency with symptoms such as spermatorrhea, impotence, incontinence, premature ejaculation, urinary frequency, cold and/or pain in the lower back, and cold in the extremities or scrotum.
• Warms the Spleen Yang
  For Spleen Deficiency with symptoms such as diarrhea, bloating, poor appetite, borborygmus, and abdominal pain.

Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions

• Use caution in cases of Yin Deficient heat with symptoms such as dry mouth, dry and sore throat, constipation, nocturnal emissions, hematuria, and urinary tract infections.
• Use with caution during pregnancy

Herb-Drug Interactions

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Chinese Herb Dosage

• 5-10 grams

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

• Hei Xi Dan (Lead Special Pill)
  Category: Formulas that Rescue Devastated Yang
• Qi Bao Mei Ran Dan (Seven Treasure Special Pill for Beautiful Whiskers)
  Category: Formulas that Nourish and Tonify the Yin
• Si Shen Wan (Four Miracle Pill)
  Category: Formulas that Restrain Leakage from the Intestines