Products Featuring This Herb:
Magu’s Treasure
Magu’s Secret

More Information:

Other Common Names
Cynomorium

Page Number In Radiant Health
not in book

Pharmaceutical Latin
Herbal Cynomorii

Pinyin
Suo Yang

Treasures
Primarily Yang Jing, but also Yin Jing and Blood

Treasure Rating
****

Atmospheric Energy
Warm

Organ Meridian Systems
Kidney and Liver

Part Used and Form
Sun-dried fleshy stem

Primary Functions
Tonify the Kidney and fortify Yang. To nourish blood, benefit Essence (Yin Jing) and strengthen sinews.

Qualities
Cynomorium is a powerful yet relatively mild Jing herb. It plays a major role in many herbal programs designed to strengthen the Kidney function, which in turn provides the primal power of life. Cynomorium builds both Yin and Yang Jing, although it is predominantly a Yang tonic herb. However, it does supply Yin Essence (Yin Jing) and can help build blood (another Yin treasure). Furthermore, its is moistening to the intestines and helps relieve dry heat constipation.

Cynomorium is used for impotence in men and lack of libido in women due to deficiency of Kidney Yang energy. It strengthens all sexual functions when used over a period of time. Men do not have to be impotent to use Cynomorium. It will simply strengthen a man, or women, starting from the point where they are at on the energy scale.

Cynomorium is a superb rejuvenating herb. It strengthens all the functions and structures associated with the Kidney, including the bladder, the back, the legs and the skeleton in general. You can also think of Cynomorium as an herb which will strengthen all bodily functions from the waist down. It is a great herb if you want to build your Kidney strength.

Cynomorium and Cistanche are very similar in their actions; however, Cynomorium is slightly milder (it is not quite as hot) and is therefore often used in fertility formulas for women where Cistanches may be too hot. Both of these superb Kidney tonics are used together in a majority of sophisticated anti-aging, potency-enhancing Kidney tonic formulations for men. You will find Cynomorium combined with herbs like Rehmannia, Lycium, Deer Antler, Gecko, Tortoise Shell, Polygonum, Schizandra, Cnidium seed and Cuscuta seed, etc.

Varieties and Grading
Larger, clean looking slices are best. Cynomorium has a brick red tone. If the redness is lacking, it is too old or not Cynomorium.

Contraindications
Cynomorium is not well suited to people who are severely Yin deficient since it is primarily a Yang herb. Also, it is not well suited to people who are suffering either chronically or acutely from diarrhea since it tends to loosen stool.