Category
Tonify the Yang
Pin Yin
Latin Name
Trigonellae Semen
English Name
Dosage
4.5-9g
Entering Channels
KD
Flavor
bitter
Temperature
warm
Pregnancy
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Kampo Name
Kampo Number
Kanji
Katakana
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Key Characteristics:
- Fortifies the primal yang, drives out cold and dampness from the lower burner, treats pain from cold-type bulging disorders.
Cautions & Contraindications:
- Contraindicated in those with either damp-heat or heat from yin deficiency.
Actions & Indications:
- Warms the Kidneys, disperses dampness and cold, and alleviates pain: for patterns of Kidney yang deficiency accompanied by accumulation of cold or stagnant qi. Manifestations include abdominal or flank distension and pain or bulging disorders. Also used for cold-damp leg qi.
