锁阳·Herba Cynomorii
Fleshy Stem Of Cynomorium
Suo Yang (锁阳) is the fleshy stem of cynomorium, a plant that lives on the roots of others, recorded as Herba Cynomorii. It is sweet in flavour and warm in temperature, entering the Liver, Kidney and Large Intestine channels. The catalogue files it among the herbs that tonify Yang.
| Pinyin | suo yang |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 锁阳 |
| Latin Name | Herba Cynomorii |
| English Name | Fleshy Stem Of Cynomorium·songaria cynomorium |
| Japanese | sayo |
| Korean | swaeyang |
Deficient Liver and Kidneys with depleted Jing and Blood, causing impotence or infertility; constipation after childbirth from Jin Ye Deficiency
hu gu + huai niu xi + shu di huang
Atrophy syndrome from severe Liver and Kidney Deficiency, with weakness, paralysis, impaired movement and wasting of the muscles
Kidney Yang Deficiency with frequent urination, urinary incontinence and premature ejaculation
Constipation in elderly or debilitated patients from Yang Deficiency with insufficient Blood
rou cong rong + fu ling + sang piao xiao + feng mi
Nocturnal emission and impotence.
Sore, weak back and knees
| Age | Raw | Granule | Tincture | Concentrate | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any 4.5-16g; Tincture: 2-4ml | 4.5-16 g | — | 2-4 ml | — | — |