Huo Ma Ren (Hemp Seeds)
Submitted by yyh_staff on Thu, 2008-06-12 13:45.
Chinese Name:
Huo Ma RenEnglish Name:
Hemp SeedsFunctions and Usage:
- 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 Groupings (Click for Summary/Study Notes):
Dosage and Preparation Notes:
- Dosage: 9-15g
Channels Influenced:
Temperature and Taste Properties:
Contraindications:
- Toxic - overdose may caus nausea, vomiting, and/or coma.
Notes:
There are no additional notes for this herb.
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