Gou Ji - Dispel Wind Damp and Strengthen Bones & Tendons LV, KD (9-15g)
	Gou Ji - Gouging Gouging out the LV and KD is a sacrificial art at the elemental temple of wind and water. The priests believe that gouging them properly and then eating them immediately will stabilize their KD essence. But if you look at the priests carefully you will see they suffer from sleepless nights (cc: yin deficient heat). English Name: cibotium, east Asian tree fern rhizome, scythian lamb rhizome Pharmacuetical Name: Rhizoma Cibotii Properties: sweet, bitter, warm   Explanation of Key Words in this story... elemental temple-fortress of wind and water dispels wind-damp bi; strengthens bones and sinews stabilizes KD essence stabilizes kidney essence
Gou Ji Actions and Indications Dispels wind-damp bi; Tonifies LV and KD; Strenghtens Bones and Tendons (stiff / sore or weak back, inability to lay down without pain, wind-damp painful bi with pain or numbness; lower extremities, swelling of legs after illness) Stabilizes KD essence (spermatorrhea, mild effect for urinary incontinence or vaginal discharge) (cc: yin deficient heat) Special Notes: In one study 213 patients were treated for post tooth-extraction bleeding with good results using a gou ji applied topically.
Comments or Suggestions? Spot an error? Submit to memorize@memorizeherbs.com The information on this web site is provided as is, without any warranty expressed or implied. Copyright 2007 - 2025 Square Root Computers Inc