Sha Yuan Zi (Astragalus Seed, Flattened Milkvetch Seed)

Herb 21 of 29 in Herbs that Tonify Yang

Channels:

KI, LIV

Properties:

Sweet, Warm

Latin:

Semen Astragali Complanati

Chinese:

沙苑子

Tone Marks:

shā yuàn zĭ

Alt Names:

Sha Yuan Ji Li, Guan Sha Yuan

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Chinese Herb Combinations:

1. Bai Ji Li (Fructus Tribuli Terrestris)
2. Sha Yuan Zi (Semen Astragali Complanati)

Combined Actions:

• Regulates the upward and downward movement of Liver and Kidney Qi.
• Nourish the Kidney and bind the essence
• Calms the Liver and brightens the eyes

Combined Indications:

• For vertigo and poor vision due to Liver and Kidney Deficiency
• Lower back pain, frequent urination, spermatorrhea, premature ejaculation

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

• Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan (Metal Lock Pill to Stabilize the Essence)
  Category: Formulas that Stabilize the Kidneys