仙茅
- ENG
- Common Curculigo Rhizome
- LATIN
- Curculiginis Rhizoma
Medicinal Group | Yang-tonifying medicinal |
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Source | Dried rhizome of Curculigo orchioides Gaertn. (Fam. Amaryllidaceae) |
Nature and Flavors | pungent; hot; toxic |
Meridian Affinity | Kidney, Liver, Spleen |
Actions | To reinforce kidney-yang, strengthen the tendons and bones, and dispel cold-dampness |
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Part used
Root and Rhizome
Indications
Impotence; weakness of the legs; arthritis of the lumbar and knee joints due to affection of cold-dampness; watery diarrhea with aversion to cold
Cautions
No Data.
Report on adverse effect
No Data.
Reference
No Data.