Sha Yuan Zi (Astragalus Seed, Flattened Milkvetch Seed)

Sha Yuan Zi (Astragalus Seed, Flattened Milkvetch Seed)

Herb 21 of 29 in Herbs that Tonify Yang

Warm Sha Yuan Zi (Semen Astragali Complanati)
Channels:
KI, LIV
Properties:
Sweet, Warm
Latin:
Semen Astragali Complanati
Chinese:
沙苑子
Tone Marks:
shā yuàn zĭ
Alt Names:
Sha Yuan Ji Li, Guan Sha Yuan
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Chinese Herb Combinations:

  1. Bai Ji Li (Fructus Tribuli Terrestris)
  2. Sha Yuan Zi (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:

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