Chinese Herbs: Yin Yang Huo (Aerial Parts of Epimedium), Herba Epimedii

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Herb 28 of 29 in Herbs that Tonify Yang

Channels:

KI, LIV

Properties:

Spicy, Sweet, Warm

Latin:

Herba Epimedii

Chinese:

阴阳霍

Tone Marks:

yīn yáng huò

Alt Names:

Xian Ling Pi

Translation:

Licentious Goat Wort

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Herb-Drug Interactions

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Toxicity and Overdose

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This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

Er Xian Tang (Two Immortal Decoction)
Formulas that Warm and Tonify the Yang
Zan Yu Dan (Special Pill to Aid Fertility)
Formulas that Warm and Tonify the Yang

Herbs References

Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica, Third Edition - Dan Bensky
Herb-drug interactions - Fugh-Berman A.
Handbook of Chinese Herbs - Him Che. Yeung
Chinese Medical Herbology & Pharmacology - John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals, Third Edition - Max Wichtl

Formulas References

Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies - Dan Bensky
Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas - Him Che. Yeung
The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula - Qiao Yi

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