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补阳药 · Yang-tonifying

Cistanche ròu cōng róng · 肉苁蓉

Cistanche deserticola

Nature and flavour. Sweet, salty, warm; Kidney and Large Intestine systems.

Unusual among tonics: classically also described as moistening the intestine.

性味归经。甘、咸,温;归肾、大肠经。

在补阳药中较为特殊:经典同时记载其能润肠。

Classical category · no formulas, no dosages, no herb-drug combinations are given.
Safety. A gentle warming tonic. Loose stool or marked heat signs are classical reasons to avoid it. Regarded as mild in the safety literature.

温性平和的补益药。便溏或明显热象属传统不宜的情形。安全文献中评价为平和。

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