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Dog testis (Huanggoushen)
Pharmaceutical Name: Testis et Penis Canis
familiaris
Zoological Name: Canis familiaris L.
Common Name: Dog testis
Source of Earliest Record: Shennong Bencao
Jing
Part Used & Method for Pharmaceutical
Preparations: The penis or testis can be obtained
at any time. After removing the fat, the testis
is dried in the shade.
Properties & Taste: Salty and warm
Meridian: Kidney
Functions: To tonify the kidneys and strengthen
yang
Indications & Combinations: Deficiency
of kidney yang manifested as impotence, aversion
to cold and cold extremities. Dog testis (Huanggoushen)
is used with Wolfberry fruit (Gouqizi), Morinda
root (Bajitian) and Dadder seed (Tusizi).
Dosage: 1.5-3 g (for pills)
Cautions & Contraindications: This substance
is contraindicated in cases with internal
heat with excessive fire. |