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Ba Ji Tian (Morinda Root)

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Warm Ba Ji Tian (Morindae Officinalis Radix)

Channels:
KI, LIV

Properties:
Spicy, Sweet, Warm

Latin Name:
Morindae Officinalis Radix

Actions

  • Tonifies the Kidneys and Assists the Yang
    For impotence, infertility, spermatorrhea, premature ejaculation, incontinence, weak lower back, irregular menstruation, Blood clots during menstruation, and dull abdominal pain that is cold in nature.
  • Strengthens the Tendons and Bones
    For back pain and atrophy of the muscles.
  • Dispels Wind-Damp and Cold
    For cold damp painful arthritis, muscle cramps or spasms, and difficulty moving the joints.

Contraindications and Cautions

  • Not for patients with Damp Heat.
  • Not for patients with Yin deficient fire.

Herb-Drug Interactions

  • This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Toxicity and Overdose

  • This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Dosage

  • 10-15 grams

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:


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Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.