Ba Ji Tian

Herbs that Tonify the Yang 

 

 

Channels: KI, LIV

Properties: Spicy, Sweet, Warm

Common: Morinda Root

Latin: Radix Morindae Officinalis

Actions:

  • Tonifies Kidneys and assists the Yang: For impotence, infertility, spermatorrhea, premature ejaculation, incontinence, weak lower back, irregular menstruation, blood clots during menstruation, and dull adbominal pain that is cold in nature; e.g. with Shu Di Huang, Rou Cong Rong, Tu Si Zi
  • Strengthens the tendons and bones and Expel Bi syndrome: wind damp cold with deficiency of Liver and Kidney, Joints and back pain cold limbs or spasm; e.g. with Yin Yang Huo, Du Zhong, Xian Mao, Xu Duan

Contraindications:

  • Not for patients with damp heat.
  • Not for patients with Yin deficient fire.

Dosage:

  • 10-15 grams