Single Herbs

Category	Bu Xu Yao 補虛藥
Sub Category	Bu Yang 補陽
Name	Yin Yang Huo 淫羊藿 Aerial parts of epimedium
Grown	Central, south, and north China.
Source	Dried leaf of Epimedium brevicornum Maxim.
Ingredients	Icariin
Pharma Effect
Properties	Acrid, sweet, warm
Channels	Liver, kidney
Function	Nourishes liver and kidney, strengthens muscle and joints, helps elevate yang, tones vital essence, dispels wind and dampness, and is diuretic.
Clinic Usage	For impotence due to kidney yang deficiency, frequent urination, nocturnal emission, cold and pain in the lower back and knees, arthritis due to wind cold, acute convulsions and numb extremities.
Cautions	Contraindicated in cases of yin deficiency with strong fire signs.
Dosage	3~9g
Storage	Store in a dry, well-ventilated place.