Single Herbs

Category	Bu Xu Yao 補虛藥
Sub Category	Bu Yang 補陽
Name	Bu Gu Zhi 補骨脂 Psoralea fruit
Grown	North and south China.
Source	Dried, ripe seed of Psoralea corylifolia L.
Ingredients	Psoralen, Psoralidin, Bavachin, Bavachalcone, Backuchiol
Pharma Effect
Properties	Acrid, bitter, warm
Channels	Kidney, spleen
Function	Stabilizes the vital essence, dispels stagnation syndrome due to cold and warms the elixir field (the region between heart and umbilicus.)
Clinic Usage	For diarrhea due to kidney deficiency, impotence, frequent urination, nocturnal emission, soreness and pain in the lower back and knees, and miscarriage due to qi and blood deficiency.
Cautions	Contraindicated in cases of yin deficiency with strong fire signs.
Dosage	6~9g. For external use, mix with 20%~30% of tincture, then apply to wounds.
Storage	Store in a dry place.