Xian Mao
Curculiginis Rhizoma
acrid, hot, toxic
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Tonify Yang
CLASSICAL MANIFESTATIONS:
- Irregular menses
- Erectile dysfunction
- Urinary incontinence
- Infertility
- Nocturnal emissions
- Low back pain
Xiao Mao is hot and toxic. The acrid property scatters the cold and circulates the blood. Because it is hot it is very useful for stubborn cold patterns especially of the low back. It can also be used for infertility when the womb is cold.
Xiao Mao enters the kidney and improves sex hormone regulation from the adrenal glands and gonads. However, it is toxic and should only be used for short periods of time.
Channels: kidney
COMMON APPLICATIONS AND CLINICAL POSSIBILITIES:
- Antiseizure
- Immune support
- Sedation
- Muscle spasms
- Vasodilation
- Lumbago
- Infertility
- Leukorrhea
- Nocturnal emissions
- Arthritis
- Spermatorrhea
Formulas:
- Er Xian Tang
Contraindications: do not prescribe Xiao Mao long term, do not prescribe to patients that have heat patterns from yin deficiency
Zoo Image: a grizzly bear with cold kidneys and womb runs towards the gate of vitality while she’s chased by cold bees