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Herb 27 of 29 in Herbs that Tonify Yang

Yi Zhi Ren (Fructus Alpiniae Oxyphyllae)

Channels:

KI, SP

Properties:

Spicy, Warm

Latin:

Fructus Alpiniae Oxyphyllae

Chinese:

益知仁

Tone Marks:

yì zhī rén

Translation:

Benefit Intelligence Nut

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This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

Bei Xie Fen Qing Yin (Dioscorea Hypoglauca Decoction to Separate the Clear)
Category: Formulas that Warm and Transform Water and Dampness
Suo Quan Wan (Shut the Sluice Pill)
Category: Formulas that Stabilize the Kidneys
Tu Si Zi Wan (Cuscuta Seed Pill)
Category: Formulas that Warm and Tonify the Yang

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