Wu Wei Zi (Cu Zheng)
Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis五味子
- Nature
- Warm
- Flavours
- Sour
- Meridians
- Heart, Kidney, Lung
- Class
- Astringent Medicinals (Shou Se Yao)
- Dosage
- 2–6 · 3–9 g
Actions / Functions
- Wu Wei Zi (Cu Zheng): this preparation considerably increases the astringent quality of the product
- Strong astringent action
- Tightens the Lung
- Stops cough
- Calms dyspnea
- Tightens Intestines
- Stops diarrhea
- Retains perspiration
- Consolidates Jing
- Favors Organic Liquid production
- Stops thirst
- Calms the Heart
- Quiets the Spirit
- Supplements the Kidney
- Favors Na Qi