Rou Cong Rong

Channels: LI, KI

Properties: Sweet, Salty, Warm

Common: Fleshy Stem of the Broomrape

Latin: Herba Cistanchis Deserticolae

Actions:

1. To tonify the kidneys and strengthen yang;

2. To moisten the intestines and move feces ;

Indications & Combinations:

1. Deficiency of the kidneys manifested as impotence. Rou Cong Rong is used with Shu Di Huang, Tu Si Zi and Wu Wei Zi in the formula Rou Cong Rong Wan.

2. Frigidity and infertility. Rou Cong Rong is used with Lu Jiao Jiao, Zi He Che and Shu Di Huang.

3. Pain in the lower back and knees and fragile bones and tendons due to kidney deficiency. Rou Cong Rong is used with Ba Ji Tian and Du Zhong in the formula Jingang Wan.

4. Constipation due to dryness in the intestines. Rou Cong Rong is used with Huo Ma Ren in the formula Runchang Wan.

Dosage: 10-20 g