Chinese name:

Source:

Platycladi Semen - seed

Nature:

• neutral

Taste:

• sweet

Tropism:

• heart
• kidneys
• large intestine (lungs, spleen, liver)

Direction of action:

• descending

Effects:

• nourishes and calms the Shen
• moistens the intestines

Dosage:

• 10 – 15 g, standardly 10 g

Contraindications:

• caution required in cases of loose stools and phlegm