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Alpinia Fruit

Alpinia is a Kidney Yang tonic used to warm the Kidney and to retain essence. It is used for cold conditions of the Kidney, including impotence, spermatorrhea and dribbling of urine.

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Other Common Names
Alpinia

Page Number In Ancient Wisdom of the Chinese Tonic Herbs
not in book

Pharmaceutical Latin
Fructus Alpiniae Oxyphyllae

Pinyin
Yi Zhi Ren

Treasures
Yang Jing and Qi

Treasure Rating
***1/2

Atmospheric Energy
Warm

Organ Meridian Systems
Kidney and Spleen

Primary Functions
To warm the Kidneys, retain essence and benefit the powers of concentration

Qualities
Alpinia is a Kidney yang tonic used to warm the Kidney and to retain essence. It is used for cold conditions of the Kidney, including impotence, spermatorrhea and dribbling of urine.

Primary Combinations
Combine with:
1. Dioscorea to treat heat conditions of the urinary system
2. Raw Rehmannia, Lycium and Dioscorea to preserve the youthfulness of older men

Varieties and Grading
All Alpinia entering America is of a standard grade

Contraindications
This herb should not be used by people who are deficient in Yin or are excessive in yang. Not to be used by men suffering from spermatorrhea or by women with vaginal discharge or frequent urination.
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