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 Epimedii, Hb


Pin Yin: yin yang huo
Botanical family: Berberidaceae
Botanical name: 1, Epimedium macranthum Morr. et Decne. [= E. grandiflorum Morr.]; 2, E. sagittatum (Sieb. et Zucc.) Maxim.; 3, E. brevicornum

Primary action: Supplement Yang
Secondary actions: Dispel Wind Dampness
Temperature: warm
Taste: acrid, sweet
Entering Channel: Lv, Kd

Actions:
   Supplements Kidneys and benefits the Yang.
   Expels Wind Cold Dampness and relieves Painful Impediment.
   (See Kidney Yang Vacuity ; Wind-Damp Bi .)

Dosage: 3-5 qian.

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