Class: Tonify
Subclass: Tonify the Yang
Name:
Pinyin: Yi Zhi Ren
Pharmaceutical: Fructus Alpiniae Oxyphyllae
Other names: Yi Zhi
Description: Sharpleaf Galangal Fruit.
Properties:
Nature: Warm.
Taste: Pungent.
Organ: Spleen, Kidneys.
Toxicity: Non toxic.
Actions:
Warms the Spleen.
Opens the Stomach.
Reduces the secretion of saliva.
Warms the Kidneys.
Preserves the Essence.
Antidiuretic.
Comparisons:
Bu Gu Zhi is more effective to strengthen the knees, loins and Kidneys.
Warning:
Contraindications: Nocturnal emission, pollakiuria, and metrorrhagia which are often due to Heat.
Yin Deficiency and vigorous Fire.