Source: Materia Medica Arranged According to Pattern (1108)
Category: Formulas that Stabilise and Bind
Pattern: Yang deficiency
Key Symptoms: White, cloudy spermatorrhoea or leukorrhea
Ingredients
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Qian Shi
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Pinyin: Qian Shi
Chinese: 芡实
Pharmaceutical: Semen Euryales
Taxonomy: Euryalis ferocis
English: Fox Nut / Gorgon Nut / Makhana |
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Tastes: Sweet, astringent, neutral
Meridians Entered: Spleen, and Kidney |
Actions & Indications:
- Strengthens the Spleen and stops diarrhoea
Chronic diarrhoea due to Spleen Deficiency (especially useful for children) Chronic diarrhoea due to Internal Accumulation of Damp (weak transportation)
- Stabilizes the Kidneys and astringes Jing
Kidney Qi Deficiency with nocturnal emission, premature ejaculation, spermatorrhea and urinary incontinence or frequency
- Expels Dampness and stops discharge
Vaginal discharge due to either Deficiency or Damp-Heat
- Aids fasting
Mentioned in the Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing as part of the superior class of herbs which can, with protracted taking, make the body light and free from hunger, and slow ageing to make one an immortal. This may suggest it was part of supplementing the diet when engaging in an "avoiding grain" (Bigu 辟穀) fasting regime to cultivate life (Yangsheng 養生).
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Standard Dosage: 10-15g in decoction.
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Jin Ying Zi
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Pinyin: Jin Ying Zi
Chinese: 金櫻子
Pharmaceutical: Fructus Rosae Laevigatae
English: Cherokee Rosehip |
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Tastes: Sour, astringent, neutral
Meridians Entered: Kidney, Bladder and Large Intestine |
Actions & Indications:
- Stabilizes Kidneys, astringes urine and retains essence
Deficiency and instability of the Lower Jiao with spermatorrhea, urinary incontinence and vaginal discharge
- Astringes the Intestines and stops diarrhoea
Chronic diarrhoea and dysenteric disorders
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Standard Dosage: 6-12g in decoction.
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Preparation: Grind equal amounts of the ingredients into a powder and form into pills with honey. Take 9-15g before meals with either salted water or warm wine. May also be prepared as a decoction or is more commonly added to other formulas that treat the root.
Actions: Tonifies the Kidneys and binds up the Jing
Contraindications: Since it focuses almost entirely on the manifestation it should not be taken on its own for a long time without addressing the root cause.
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Reference Notes: (click to display)
Most formulas are found in Scheid, Bensky, Ellis & Barolet (2009): Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas & Strategies and Chen & Chen (2015) Chinese Herbal Formulas and Applications. Others are from translations of primary sources. It is recommended that the original material is cross-referenced for mistakes and additional information.
Substitutions have been taken from Ken Lloyd & Prof. Leung (2004): Mayway UK Substitution List or the above publications and are intended as suggestions to help navigate the tight restrictions in the UK quickly. More applicable substitutions may be appropriate in specific situations.
Individual herb information has initially been sourced from TCM Wiki and American Dragon for basic data and then updated manually with my own notes.
These pages are intended to assist clinicians and are not intended for self-diagnosis or treatment for which a qualified professional should be consulted.
