Huo Ma Ren (Hemp Seeds) - Chinese Herbal Medicine

Chinese Name: Huo Ma Ren
English Name: Hemp Seeds

Clinical Usage and Indications

  • Moistens and nourishes the intestines - constipation in the elderly, aftermath of a febrile disease, postpartum, and in cases of blood deficiency.
  • Mildly nourishes yin - constipation with yin deficiency.
  • Clears heat - promotes healing of sores (orally or topically).

Functional Groups (Click for Summary/Study Notes)

Dosage and Preparation Notes

  • Dosage: 9-15g

Channels/Meridians Influenced

Associated Temperature and Taste

Cautions and Contraindications

  • Toxic - overdose may caus nausea, vomiting, and/or coma.

Staff Clinician Notes

There are no additional notes for this herb.

Herbal Formulas Which Include This Herb

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  • Ma Zi Ren Wan

    Formula Functions...  

    Constipation with dry/difficult to expel stools along with frequent urination.

    Pulse will be submerged and rapid or floating and choppy and the Tongue will have a dry, yellow coating.


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