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Huo Ma Ren

Posted by: admin on Feb 22, 2008 - 08:47 PM
Downward Draining

1 TASTE
Sweet and neutral


2 MERIDIANS
Spleen and large intestine


3 FUNCTIONS
To lubricate intestines and move feces


4 INDICATIONS
1. Constipation due to dryness in the intestines. Hemp seed (Huo Ma Ren) is used with Chinese angelica root (Dang Gui), Prepared rehmannia root (Shu Di Huang) and Apricot seed (Xing Ren) in the formula Yixue Runchang. Wan.2. Constipation with hemorrhoids due to dryness and heat in the large intestine. Hemp seed (Huomaren) is used with Rhubarb (Da Huang) and Magnolia bark (Hou Po) in the formula Maziren Wan.


5 DOSAGE
10-30 g


6 COUTIONS
This herb is contraindicated in cases with Diarrhea.


Huo Ma Ren

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