Single Herbs

Category	Bu Xu Yao 補虛藥
Sub Category	Bu Yang 補陽
Name	Sha Yuan Zi 沙苑子 Flattened milkvetch seed
Grown	North, northeast, and northwest China.
Source	Dried seed of Astragalus complanatus R. Br. and its family.
Ingredients	Erythro-β-hydroxy-L-aspartic acid, Polygalactomannan
Pharma Effect
Properties	Sweet, warm
Channels	Liver, kidney
Function	Nourishes liver and kidney, improves vision and sustains vital essence.
Clinic Usage	For liver and kidney deficiency, soreness in the lower back and knees, blurred vision, nocturnal emission, frequent urination, urinary incontinence, blood in the urine and leukorrhea.
Cautions	Contraindicated in cases of strong fire signs or strong yang symptoms.
Dosage	9~15g
Storage	Store in a dry, well-ventilated place.