Single Herbs

Category	Xie Xia Yao 瀉下藥
Sub Category	Run Xia 潤下
Name	Huo Ma Ren 火麻仁 Hemp seeds
Grown	North China.
Source	The dried fruit of Cannabis sativa L.
Ingredients	Cannabinol, Pinene, Terpine, Caryophyllene, Zeatin
Pharma Effect	1) Gentle laxative effect: the herb has a sticky and smooth, gentle laxative effect. 2) Effect on glucose: in rabbit experiment, oral ingestion of the decoction showed ascending glucose initially, which was then followed by a descending result.
Properties	Sweet, neutral
Channels	Spleen, stomach, large intestine
Function	Moistens the dryness and nourishes the intestines.
Clinic Usage	Moistens and nourishes large intestine. For dry intestines and constipation due to severely consumed liquid. It also treats chronic constipation of the weak and aged.
Cautions
Dosage	9~15g
Storage	Store in a dry place.