Yi Zhi Ren (Yan Zhi)
Fructus Alpiniae Oxyphyllae (cum aqua salina tost.)盐炙益智仁
- Nature
- Warm
- Flavours
- Acrid/Pungent, slightly Salty, Sour
- Meridians
- Kidney, Spleen
- Class
- Astringent Medicinals (Shou Se Yao)Supplementing Medicinals (Bu Yi Yao)Yang-Supplementing Medicinals (Bu Yang Yao)
- Dosage
- 3–10 · 3–6 g
Actions / Functions
- Supplements the Yang
- Yi Zhi Ren (Yan Zhi): this preparation enhances the product’s tropism in the Lower Burner, reinforcing its Kidney Yang-supplementing action and its astringent action
- Warms Kidney Yang
- Supplements the Kidney
- Consolidates the Kidney
- Consolidates Jing
- Contains the urine
- Warms the Centre