Category
Stabilize & Bind
Pin Yin
Latin Name
Rubi Fructus
English Name
Dosage
6-12g
Entering Channels
KD
Flavor
astringent
Temperature
neutral
Pregnancy
Chinese Herbal Formulas (Comprehensive List)
Individual Essential Oils
Kampo Name
Kampo Number
Kanji
Katakana
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Key Characteristics:
- Augments the true yin of the Kidneys
- Contains the urine
- Secures the essence
Cautions & Contraindications:
- Use with caution in cases of yin deficiency with heat signs.
- Contraindicated in cases of urinary difficulty.
Actions & Indications:
- Augments and stabilizes the Kidneys, binds the essence, and contains the urine: for urinary frequency or enuresis, impotence, spermatorrhea, premature ejaculation, or wet dreams due to Kidney yang deficiency.
- Assists the yang and improves the vision: for poor vision, soreness of the lower back, and impotence due to Liver and Kidney deficiency.