Single Herbs

Category	Bu Xu Yao 補虛藥
Sub Category	Bu Yang 補陽
Name	Suo Yang 鎖陽 Fleshy stem of cynomorium
Grown	Northwest China.
Source	Dried leaf of Cynomorium songaricum Rupr.
Ingredients	Anthocyanin
Pharma Effect
Properties	Sweet, warm
Channels	Kidney, spleen, large intestine
Function	Nourishes kidney, moistens intestines, strengthens yang and tones vital essence.
Clinic Usage	For impotence, weakness in the lower back and knees, nocturnal emission, and weakness in muscles and joints due to deficient vital essence and blood.
Cautions	Contraindicated in cases of yin deficiency, excessive yang symptoms, diarrhea due to spleen deficiency, and constipation due to excessive heat.
Dosage	5~9g
Storage	Store in a dry, well-ventilated place. Protect from worm infestation.