Xian Mao 

"Immotal Grass"

Herbs that Tonify the Yang

Channels: KI, LIV

Properties: Spicy, Hot, Toxic

Common: Golden Eye Grass Rhizome

Latin: Rhizoma Curculiginis Orchioidis

Actions : 

1. To warm the kidney and strengthen yang;
2. To dispel cold and dampness

Indications & Combinations:

1. Weakness of kidney yang manifested as impotence, frigidity and cold pain in the lower back and knees due to obstruction by invasion of wind-cold dampness. Xian Mao is used with Yin Yang Huo.
   

Dosage:

• 10-15 g (It can be used as decoction, pill or ointment.)

Cautions & Contraindications: This herb is contraindicated in cases with deficient yin and excessive fire.