Huo Ma Ren
| Huo Ma Ren in TCM:Explore the properties of Huo Ma Ren according to Chinese
Nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM):
Factoids:
English Name: linum, hemp seed, cannabis seed, marijuana seed
Pharmacuetical Name: Fructus Cannabis
Properties: sweet, neutral
Temperature: neutral
Channels: LI, ST, SP
Flavors: sweet
Tonifies: blood, yin
Special Properties:
resolves dryness
Actions / Indications:
- Moistens intestines, nourishes yin (constipation
in elderly; in aftermath of febrile disease, post partum, and due to
blood deficiency; mildly tonifies yin and blood; primarily used when
yin deficiency is concurrent with constipation)
- Treats hair loss (topical use for hair loss d/t blood
deficiency, scalp lesions)
Special Notes:
- Huo Ma Ren has been shown to have a synergistic effect with antibiotics.
In one study it helped restore the effectiveness of antibiotics towards
resistant strains of Staphylococcus aureus and MRSA.
Contraindications: - (cc: according to some sources, overdose or long-term use may cause
vaginal discharge or spermatorrhea)
- (cc: urine test can be positive for cannabis)
- (cc: use Jin Yin Hua and Lu Duo for antidote)
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