Scurfpea Fruit

Class: Tonify
Subclass: Tonify the Yang
Name:
Pinyin: Bu Gu Zhi
Pharmaceutical: Fructus Psoraleae Corylifoliae
Other names: Sheng Bu Gu Zhi, Sheng Po Gu Zhi
Description: Malaytea Scurfpea Fruit.
Properties:
Nature: Very hot.
Taste: Bitter, pungent.
Organ: Kidneys, Spleen.
Toxicity: Non toxic.
Actions:
Tonifies the Kidneys.
Strengthens the Yang.
Preserves the Essence.
Antidiuretic.
Warms the Spleen.
Stops diarrhea.
Comparisons:
Fu Zi is more effective to warm the Yang of the entire body.
Yi Zhi Ren is more effective to warm the Spleen and stop diarrhoea.
Warning:
Contraindications: Yin Deficiency, Fire rising.
Obstinate constipation.
Breastfeeding.
Pregnancy.