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补阳药 · Yang-tonifying

Dodder seed tù sī zǐ · 菟丝子

Cuscuta chinensis

Nature and flavour. Pungent, sweet, neutral; Liver, Kidney and Spleen systems.

A mild, balanced tonic used across three systems rather than strongly warming.

性味归经。辛、甘,平;归肝、肾、脾经。

平补之品,兼顾三系,而不是强温补。

Classical category · no formulas, no dosages, no herb-drug combinations are given.
Safety. Regarded as mild. The standard caution for Kidney-tonifying herbs applies in pregnancy: use only under professional guidance.

一般认为平和。孕期使用补肾类药的常规原则适用:须在专业指导下使用。

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