State/School

California License Exam, Pacific College Comps

Pharm Name

Schisandrae Fructus

Common Name

Schisandra Fruit

Category

Stabilize and Bind

Ingredients

Taste

Sour, Sweet

Pao Zhi

Vinegar-prepared to enhance its ability to restrain and inhibit. It is commonly used in the treatment of cough, spermatorrhea, and diarrhea.

Temperature

Warm

Action / Indication

1. Contains the leakage of Lung qi and stops coughs: for chronic cough and wheezing due to Lung deficiency, or patterns of Lung and Kidney deficiency. It inhibits the leak- age of Lung qi above, enriches the Kidney yin below, and also stops coughs. It is thus an important and effective herb for treating chronic coughs. 
2. Tonifies the Kidneys, binds up the essence, and stops diarrhea: for nocturnal emissions, spermatorrhea, vaginal discharge, and urinary frequency due to Kidney deficiency. Also used for daybreak diarrhea associated with Spleen and Kidney deficiency. 
3. Inhibits sweating and generates fluids: for excessive sweating, especially when accompanied by thirst or a dry throat. With other appropriate herbs, it is variously used for spontaneous sweating, nightsweats, or even wasting and thirsting disorder. 
4. Quiets the spirit while calming and containing the Heart qi: for irritability, palpitations, dream-disturbed sleep, and insomnia due to injury to the blood and yin of the Heart and Kidneys or lack of communication between these two organs. Nowadays commonly used for various types of insomnia. 

Treatment Principles

Holds Lung Qi
Stops Coughing
Tonifies the Kidneys
Secures the Essence
Stops Diarrhea
Calms the Shen
Nourishes the Heart
Stops Sweating
Replenishes Fluids

Contraindication

Lingering exterior or excess conditions (ie=> heat, phlegm, dampness, or fire, manifesting, for example, as a rash, cold, or virus).

Dosages

1.5-9g, decocted, or 1-3g powdered. Use a lower dose for chronic cough, and a higher dose as a tonic. Use raw, or steamed with vinegar or wine.

Meridians

KD, HT, LU

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