Wu Wei Zi

Submitted by admin on Mon, 2006-11-13 16:17.

Latin name: Schisandrae Chinensis, Fructus

Wu Wei Zi Also Known As: Schisandra Fruit, Schisandra Seed

Properties: SOUR - WARM

Dosage: RAW = 1.5-3g. TONIC = 6-9g.

Meridians/Channels: HEART, KIDNEY, LUNG

  • constrain lung Qi - chronic cough and wheezing
  • tonify kidney, binds essence - stop diarrhea, nocturnal emission, spermatorrhea, leucorrhea, frequent urination
  • inhibits sweating, generates fluids - thirst with excess sweat - Xiao Ke -quiet spirit, calm heart - irritable, palpitation, insomnia
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