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Information:
Other
Common Names
Psoralea
Page
Number In Radiant Health
not in book
Pharmaceutical
Latin
Fructus et Semen Psoraleae Corylifolia
Pinyin
Bu Gu Zhi
Treasures
Yang
Treasure
Rating
***1/2
Atmospheric
Energy
Very warm
Taste
Sour and Bitter
Organ
Meridian Systems
Kidney and Spleen
Primary
Functions
To tonify Kidney and strengthen Yang
Qualities
Psoralea is your classic Yang tonic herb. It is very
warm, and thus stimulating, and is used primarily to
strengthen sexual energy, and to strengthen the back,
legs and knees. It is routinely used in formulas with
Eucommia, Cistanche, Cuscuta, Epimedium, etc. to
strengthen male sexual functions. It is considered to be
too warm for most women's formulas. This herb was very
popular in the imperial formulas of the Ming and Qing
dynasties and was used in formulas prescribed for the
emperor's.
When blended with astringent herbs, Psoralea itself acts
as an astringent. It is used to prevent nocturnal
emissions and premature ejaculation in men. It is often
mixed with Dioscorea, Astragalus seed, Schizandra,
Cornus, etc. for this purpose.
Varieties
and Grading
There is no grading of this herb in America.
Contraindications
Being very warm, it should be avoided in cases of
deficiency of Yin with excessive fire, and in cases of
constipation. Psorolea should not be used by those who
become sunburned very easily.
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Psoralea
is your classic Yang tonic herb. It is very warm, and
thus stimulating, and is used primarily to strengthen
sexual energy, and to strengthen the back, legs and
knees. It is routinely used in formulas with Eucommia,
Cistanche, Cuscuta, Epimedium, etc. to strengthen male
sexual functions. It is considered to be too warm for
most women's formulas. This herb was very popular in the
imperial formulas of the Ming and Qing dynasties and was
used in formulas prescribed for the emperor's.