Single Herbs

Category	Bu Xu Yao 補虛藥
Sub Category	Bu Yang 補陽
Name	Ba Ji Tian 巴戟天 Morinda root
Grown	South China.
Source	Dried root of Morinda officinalis How.
Ingredients	Morindin, vitamin C
Pharma Effect
Properties	Sweet, acrid, slightly warm
Channels	Liver, kidney
Function	Warms kidney, elevates yang, strengthens muscle and joints, and dispels wind-dampness.
Clinic Usage	For impotence, nocturnal emission, dizziness, tinnitus, kidney deficiency, atrophic debility of bones, and soreness in the lower back.
Cautions	Contraindicated in cases of yin deficiency with strong fire signs or damp-heat symptoms.
Dosage	3~9g
Storage	Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place. Protect from worm infestation.