Semen Astragali Complanati Astragalus Seed, Flattened Milkvetch Seed
Also known as Sha Yuan Ji Li, Guan Sha Yuan
Materia Medica Data
- Category
- Herbs that Tonify Yang
- Temperature
- Warm
- Nature & Flavour
- Sweet, Warm
- Channels Entered
- KI, LIV
- Latin (pharmaceutical)
- Semen Astragali Complanati
- Chinese
- 沙苑子
- Tone Marks
- shā yuàn zĭ
- Also Known As
- Sha Yuan Ji Li, Guan Sha Yuan
Chinese Herb Combinations:
- Bai Ji Li (Fructus Tribuli Terrestris)
- 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
Sources & References
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