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Pharmaceutical Name

Semen Astragali complanati (Leguminosae)

Botanical Name

Astragalus complanatus R. Br.

Common Name

Flatstem milkvetch seed

Source of Earliest Record

Bencao Yanyi

Part Used & Method for Pharmaceutical Preparations

The ripe seeds are collected in late autumn or early winter. The seeds are then fried with salt water.

Properties & Taste

Sweet and warm

Meridians

Liver and kidney

Functions

1. To tonify the kidneys and control essence; 2. To nourish the liver and brighten the eyes

Indications & Combinations

1. Deficient kidneys manifested as impotence, seminal emissions, premature ejaculation or leukorrhea. Flattened milkvetch seed (Shayuanzi) is used with Dragon's bone (Longgu), Oyster shell (Muli) and Euryale seed (Qianshi). 2. Blurred vision due to deficiency of liver blood. Flattened milkvetch seed (Shayuanzi) is used with Dadder seed (Tusizi), Chrysanthemum flower (Juhua), Wolfberry fruit (Gouqizi) and Grossy privet fruit (Nuzhenzi).

Dosage

10-20 g

Cautions & Contraindications

This herb is contraindicated in cases with deficiency of yin with excessive fire, as well as dysuria.

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