Class: Astringent.
Name:
Pinyin: Rou Dou Kou
Pharmaceutical: Semen Myristicae Fragrantis
Other names: Rou Guo, Yu Guo
Description: Nutmeg.
Properties:
Nature: Warm.
Taste: Pungent, astringent.
Organ: Spleen, Stomach, Large Intestine.
Toxicity: Non toxic.
Actions:
Warms the Middle Burner.
Moves Qi.
Stops incontinence of stools and anal ptosis due to chronic diarrhea.
Warning:
Contraindications: Diarrhea and dysenteric disorders from Damp-Heat.
Pregnancy.
Caution: Long-term use.