 Morinda
root (Bajitian)
Pharmaceutical Name : Radix Morindae officinalis
Botanical Name : Morinda officinalis How
Common Name : Morinda root
Source of Earliest Record: Shennong Bencao
Jing
Part Used & Method for Pharmaceutical
Preparations: The roots are dug in spring
or winter. After the fibrous roots have been
removed and the roots are dried in the sun,
the dried roots are steamed or soaked. The
core of the root is discarded, and the remaining
root is cut into slices.
Properties & Taste: Pungent, sweet and
slightly warm
 Meridian: Kidney
Functions:
1. To tonify the kidneys and strengthen yang;
2. To dispel wind and transform dampness
Indications & Combinations:
1. Deficient kidney yang manifested as soreness
and weakness in the lower back and knees,
impotence, premature ejaculation, infertility,
frigidity, irregular menstruation, and cold
sensation and pain in the lower abdomen. a)
Morinda root (Bajitian) is used with Ginseng
(Renshen), Cistanche (Roucongrong) and Dadder
seed (Tusizi) for impotence, premature ejaculation
and infertility; b) Morinda root (Bajitian)
is used with Teasel root (Xuduan) and Eucommia
bark (Duzhong) for soreness and weakness in
lower back and knees; c) Morinda root (Bajitian)
is used with Cinnamon bark (Rougui), Galangal
rhizome (Gaoliangjiang) and Evodia fruit (Wuzhuyu)
for irregular menstruation.
2. Morinda root (Bajitian) is used with Teasel
root (Xuduan), Mulberry mistletoe (Sangjisheng)
and Hypoglauca yam (Bixie) for cold sensation
and pain in the lumbar region and knees or
motor impairment.
Dosage: 10-15 g
Cautions & Contraindications:
This herb is contraindicated in cases with
deficient yin with excessive fire, or damp-heat. |
