Chinese name:

Source:

Euryales semen - seed

Nature:

• balanced (warm, non-toxic)

Taste:

• sweet, astringent

Tropism:

• spleen and kidneys (heart, stomach, liver)

Direction of action:

• emerging

Effects:

• tonifies the spleen and kidneys
• eliminates dampness in the intestines
• astringes essence

Dosage:

• 10 – 15 g, standardly 5 g

Contraindications:

• not suitable for difficult urination