胡芦巴·Semen Trigonellae
Common Fenugreek Seed
Hu Lu Ba (胡芦巴) is the seed of fenugreek, a legume, recorded as Semen Trigonellae. It is bitter in flavour and warm in temperature, entering the Kidney channel alone. The catalogue files it among the herbs that tonify Yang.
| Pinyin | hu lu ba |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 胡芦巴 |
| Latin Name | Semen Trigonellae |
| English Name | Common Fenugreek Seed·Fenugreek Seed |
| Japanese | koroha |
| Korean | horopa |
Cold and pain in the lower back, lower abdomen and legs
Bulging disorders of the Cold and Deficiency type affecting the abdomen and testicles, in severe cases with a contracted scrotum and a local icy feeling; dysmenorrhea
mu gua + ji xue teng + bu gu zhi
Leg Qi of the Cold-Damp type: sore, swollen legs that feel heavy and cold, pain that worsens with Cold, a deep slow pulse and a greasy white tongue coat
Kidney Deficiency with spermatorrhea, back pain and reduced sexual function
Bulging disorders of the Cold type and abdominal distention from Cold; dysmenorrhea from Cold with a painful, distended abdomen
Kidney Yang Deficiency with cold, marked by fullness and pain in the hypochondrium
wu zhu yu + zhi chuan wu + xiao hui xiang
Intestinal gas, colicky pain and a sensation of genital prolapse
| Age | Raw | Granule | Tincture | Concentrate | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any 3-10g; Tincture: 1-3ml | 3-10 g | — | 1-3 ml | — | — |
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