Wu Wei Zi - Schisandra Fruit/Seed

Clinical Applications

Constrain leakage of lung qi, enriches kidney yin - chronic cough and wheezing due to kidney and lung deficiency.
Tonify the kidneys, bind the essence, stop diarrhea - nocturnal emission, spermatorrhea, leukorrhea, frequent urination, daybreak diarrhea.
Inhibits sweating, generates fluids - thirst with excess sweat, spontaneous sweating, nightsweats, xiao ke.
Quiet the spirit, calm the heart - irritability, palpitations, insomnia due to blood deficiency or kidney and heart yin injury.

Functional Category

Herbs That Stabilize and Bind

Temperature & Taste

Sour (Suan) Warm (Wen)

Channels Influenced

Heart Kidney Lung

Dosage & Preparation

Dosage: 1.5-3g raw
Tonic: 6-9g

Cautions & Precautions

Do Not Use With Presence Of OPI.

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