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Horny Goat Weed
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Horny Goat Weed in TCM:

Explore the properties of Horny Goat Weed according to Chinese
Nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM):


Temperature: warm

Channels: KD, LV

Flavors: sweet, pungent
Tonifies: yang

Special Properties:
disperses wind

See also: Chinese Herbs: Yin Yang Huo

In terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Horny Goat Weed is known for its ability to tonify yang. It also helps to eliminate wind.

In general the ancient Chinese medical texts cite that it enters the kidney and liver. The flavor of Horny Goat Weed is sweet and pungent, and it is considered to be warm in temperature.
 

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