Description:

Psoralea corylifolia Linn is a species in the genus Psoralea in the family Fabaceae. The seeds of psoralea corylifolia is a major herb used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) where it is known as Bu Gu Zhi (补骨脂), it is used as a kidney enhancer (it promotes vitality and sexual energy) and dyspnea reliever.

Odour & Nature:

Seeds: Bitter, pungent, warm-natured,

Channels:

The seeds of psoralea corylifolia functions by influencing the kidney and spleen.

Health Benefits of Psoralea Corylifolia Seeds & Formulas:

Improve Kidney Function

[Ancient Prescription] A decoction of psoralea corylifolia seeds is taken to treat child bedwetting.

[Ancient Prescription] Pills made with psoralea corylifolia seeds, nutmeg, red dates and fresh ginger is taken to treat lack of appetite due to insufficiency of the spleen and kidney.

[Ancient Prescription] Psoralea corylifolia seeds (fried), Semen Cuscutae (parboiled with wine), walnut kernels, mastic, myrrh, aquilaria sinensis (incense tree) and honey dare made into pills for oral taking to treat fatigue with excessive sweating.

[Ancient Prescription] Pills made with psoralea corylifolia seeds (fried), white poria, myrrh and Shaoxing wine is taken with meal to promotes vitality and sexual energy.

[Ancient Prescription] Powdered psoralea corylifolia seeds (fried) and fresh walnut kernels are taken with warm wine on an empty stomach to severe relieve back pain during pregnancy.

Antidiarrheal

[Ancient Prescription] Psoralea corylifolia seeds (fried), poppy capsule and refined honey are processed into pills; a decoction of the pills, fresh ginger and red dates is taken to cope with dysentery and severe diarrhea with mucus or blood in the feces.

Contraindication & Cautions:

People with kidney deficiency should avoid taking medicine that contains psoralea corylifolia seeds.

The Ben Cao Medical Book (also known as Compendium of Materia Medica or Ben Cao Gang Mu; Chinese: 本草纲目) is the most famous and comprehensive medical book ever written in the history of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Compiled and written by Li Shi-zhen (1518~1593), a medical expert of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) over 27 years.

The Ben Cao Medical Book records and describes all the plants, animals, minerals, and other objects that were believed to have medicinal properties in TCM. The book reflects the pharmaceutical achievements and developments of East Asia before the 16th century. On the basis of his predecessors’ achievements in the pharmacological studies, Li contributed further by supplementing and rectifying many past mistakes and misconception in relate to nature of many medicinal substances and causes of various illnesses. Charles Darwin, originator of the biological theory of evolution, regards the book as the “ancient Chinese encyclopedia”.

Disclaimer: The Ben Cao Medical Book is translated by ChinaAbout.net . The information on this website is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care professional and is not intended as medical advice. It is intended as a sharing of CTM knowledge and information from the research and experience from the author Li Shi-zhen. Kindly be alert that the CTM knowledge and ancient formulas given above are likely NOT medically proven and may contain misconceptions.