Rou Cong Rong
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Other names : Cistanches Herba, nikujuyō, yukjongyong, cistanche; fleshy stem of broomrape, 肉蓯蓉
Special Precautions of Rou Cong Rong
Contraindicated in those with diarrhea from weak Stomach or Spleen and in those with patterns of yin deficiency and heat signs.
Benefits and uses of Rou Cong Rong are
- Tonify kidneys, strengthen yang - reproductive and urinary disorders such as impotence, spermatorrhea, urinary incontinence, posturinary dripping, cold pains in lower back and knees.
- to treat impotence and premature ejaculation (as part of a formula containing rehmannia root, dadder seed and schisandra
- to treat constipation (as part of a formula containing hemp seed).
- Warms womb - infertility, excessive uterine bleeding, leukorrhea from cold deficiency.
- Moistens instestines - constipation, good for elderly or younger patients with blood and/or qi deficiency.