Huo Ma Ren
Cannabis Semen
sweet, neutral
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Laxative that Drains Downward
CLASSICAL MANIFESTATIONS:
- Constipation
- Sores
- Ulcerations
Huo Ma Ren is especially useful with patients that present with yin deficient dry hard stool resulting in constipation. Its primary effect is on the gastrointestinal tract and enters the large intestine, stomach, and spleen systems.
It can also be used topically on sores and ulcerations.
Channels: large intestine, stomach, spleen
COMMON APPLICATIONS AND CLINICAL POSSIBILITIES:
- Hypertension
- Mucosal lining; heals
- Laxative
Formulas:
- Da Ding Feng Zhu
- Ma Zi Ren Wan
- Qing Zao Run Chang Tang
- Rou Fu Bao Yuan Tang
- Run Chang Wan
- San Jia Fu Mai Tang
- Si Wu Ma Zi Ren Wan
- Zhi Gan Cao Tang
Contraindications: Huo Ma Ren should not be prescribed to patients in high amounts
Zoo Image: an old frog with dry skin and sores orders a yin on a stick from a turtle cart