Qian Niu Zi (Morning Glory Seed)
Submitted by yyh_staff on Fri, 2008-06-13 08:35.
Chinese Name:
Qian Niu ZiEnglish Name:
Morning Glory SeedFunctions and Usage:
- Drives out water - for heat accumulation in the stomach or intestines, severe constipation, abdominal distention, urinary difficulty (water is expelled through urine and stool).
- Unblocks the bowels and removes accumulations - constipation due to accumulation and stagnation of damp-heat in the stomach and intestines.
- Drives out phlegm and congested fluids - cough, wheezing, chest fullness.
- Expels intestinal parasites and reduces food stagnation - roundworm or tapeworm infestations and food stagnation.
Functional Groupings (Click for Summary/Study Notes):
Dosage and Preparation Notes:
- Dosage: 4.5-9g
- If used alone: 1.5-3g
Channels Influenced:
Temperature and Taste Properties:
Contraindications:
- Antagonist with Ba Dou
- Avoid during Pregnancy.
- Toxic, may cause nausea, vomiting.
Notes:
There are no additional notes for this herb.
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