火麻仁·Semen Cannabis
Hemp Seeds
Huo Ma Ren (火麻仁) is the hemp seed, recorded as Semen Cannabis. It is sweet in flavour and neutral in temperature, entering the Spleen, Stomach and Large Intestine channels. The catalogue files it among the moist laxatives.
| Pinyin | huo ma ren |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 火麻仁 |
| Latin Name | Semen Cannabis·Fructus Cannabis |
| English Name | Hemp Seeds·hemp seed |
| Japanese | kamanin |
| Korean | hwamain |
Blood Deficiency and lack of fluids causing constipation, particularly in the elderly and after childbirth
Heat drying the Stomach and Intestines, causing constipation
Constipation in older people, particularly with cough and wheezing
Stomach Heat with red, painful mouth ulcers
Yin Deficiency with constipation.
Dry, hard stools and constipation
yu li ren + gua lou ren + xing ren
Deficient Body Fluids with constipation
Constipation with Qi Deficiency.
Habitual constipation.
General Deficiency with severe constipation
Blood Deficiency with hair loss (the essential oil of this herb is applied to the scalp and the partner herb taken by mouth)
| Age | Raw | Granule | Tincture | Concentrate | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any 9-15g; Up to 45g when used as the principle herb in a formula; Tincture: 2-4ml | 9-15 g | — | 2-4 ml | — | — |