Single Herb Glossary
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) |
Tu Si Zi Wan (Cuscuta Seed Pill) 菟絲子丸 Bi Xie Fen Qing Yin (Dioscorea Hypoglauca Decoction to Separate the Clear) 萆薢分清飲 |
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.