Huo Ma Ren 

"Fire Hemp Seeds"

Purgatives, Moist Laxatives, Harsh Expellants

 

 

Channels: LI, SP, ST

Properties: Sweet, Neutral

Common: Hemp Seeds or Cannabis Seeds

Latin: Semen Cannabis Sativae

Actions:

  • Moistens the intestines: for constipation from blood deficiency, fever, or post-partum. Especially useful in treating constipation in the elderly or debilitated.
  • Strengthens the yin: for constipation from a mild case of yin deficiency.
  • Clears heat: used with other herbs to reduce ulcerations and sores, for this purpose it is either used topically or taken internally.

Contraindications:

  • Do not use in patients with diarrhea. Large dosages may result in leukorrhea or spermatorrhea.

Dosage:

  • 9-15g. Up to 45g can be used if this herb is taken alone or as a primary herb in a formula. Part used = seed