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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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