Psoralea (fruit)

Category

Tonify Yang

Pharmaceutical

Psoraleae Fructus

Bu Gu Zhi

Meridians

Kidney, Spleen

Taste

Spicy, bitter

Temperature

Very warm

Functions

1. Tonifies the Kidneys, fortifies yang, and consolidates the essence
2. Warms the Spleen yang and stops diarrhea
3. Use topically as a tincture for the treatment of vitiligo

Contraindications

1. Cautioned in pregnancy
2. Yin deficeincy with heat or constipation
3. Cold from deficiency of the Stomach
4. Antagonizes Gan Cao

Dosage

4.5-9g