Wu Wei Zi
Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis五味子
- Nature
- Warm
- Flavours
- Sour, Sweet
- Meridians
- Heart, Kidney, Lung
- Class
- Astringent Medicinals (Shou Se Yao)Qi-Supplementing Medicinals (Bu Qi Yao)
- Dosage
- 1.5–3 · 2–9 · 6–10 g
Actions / Functions
- Tightens the Lung
- Stops cough
- Consolidates Jing
- Tightens Intestines
- Stops diarrhea
- Retains perspiration
- Favors Organic Liquid production
- Stops thirst
- Nurtures Kidney Yin
- Calms the Heart
- Quiets the Spirit