Huo Ma Ren (Hemp Seeds)

Chinese Name: 
Huo Ma Ren
English Name: 
Hemp Seeds
Functions 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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  • Jin, Yan Ping: New England School of Acupuncture, CHM Pharmacopoeia I and II, Formulas I and II Lecture Notes

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