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Yì Zhì Rén 益智仁

Pharmaceutical name Alpiniae oxyphyllae Fructus alpinia fruit, black (or bitter-seeded) cardamom "benefit intelligence nut"
Category Tonify Yang
Key Properties Warmly tonifies Spleen and Kidney Yang
Secures the urine
Properties Acrid
Warm
Tropism KD, SP
Actions & Indications 1) Warms Kidneys, Retains Essence, & Secures the Urine
(binds menses)
2) Warms Spleen, Stops Diarrhea, & Controls Salivation
Dosages 3-9g
Contraindications (TCM) Yin Deficiency Fire, vomiting from Qi Stagnation or Heat, urinary incontinence due to Heat, diarrhea from Qi Deficiency or Heat
Contraindications (Western)
Chemical Composition Yakuchinone A, nootkatol, cineole, zingberene, zingiberol
Pharmacological Effects • Cardiotonic and antineoplastic effects
Herb-Drug Interactions
Classical Formula(s)

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This information is a reference tool for Chinese herbal studies. It is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult a primary health professional if you require health advisory.