Sha Yuan Ji Li (Astragalus Seed, Flattened Milkvetch Seed)

Channels: KI, LIV Properties: Sweet, Warm Latin Name: Semen Astragali Complanati

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Herb-Drug Interactions

Toxicity and Overdose

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Combinations:

1. Bai Ji Li (Fructus Tribuli Terrestris)
2. Sha Yuan Ji Li (Semen Astragali Complanati)

Combined Actions:

• Regulates the upward and downward movement of Liver and Kidney Qi.
• Nourish the Kidney and bind the essence
• Calms the Liver and brightens the eyes

Combined Indications:

• For vertigo and poor vision due to Liver and Kidney Deficiency
• Lower back pain, frequent urination, spermatorrhea, premature ejaculation

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

• Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan (Metal Lock Pill to Stabilize the Essence)
  Formulas that Stabilize the Kidneys
  

References

Herbs

• 13. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Revised Edition)
  - Dan Bensky
• 25. Lancet 2000 January 8;355(9198):134-138 (Article)
  - Fugh-Berman A.
• 17. Handbook of Chinese Herbs (Second Edition)
  - Him Che. Yeung
• 12. Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology (First Edition)
  - John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
• 26. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals (Third Edition)
  - Max Wichtl

Formulas

• 15. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies (First Edition)
  - Dan Bensky
• 18. Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas (First Edition)
  - Him Che. Yeung
• 16. The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Study Guide (First Edition)
  - Qiao Yi

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