Alpinia oxyphylla, Yi Zhi Ren 益智仁

Black Cardamon, Bitter-seeded Cardamon, Sharp-leaved Galangal
Yi Zhi Ren (TCM)

Alpinia oxyphylla
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Botanical name:
Alpinia oxyphylla

Parts used:
Fruit kernels (shell removed)

Temperature & Taste:
Warm, dry. Pungent

Classification:
N. Tonify Yang

Uses:
1. Warms the Kidneys, Astringes Essence:
-frequent, pale and copious urination

2. Warms the Spleen, Stops Diarrhea:
-Diarrhea, Indigestion

Dose:
Powder: 1–3 grams
Decoction: 3–9 grams.

Substitute:
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Corrective:
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Preparation:
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Main Combinations:
1. Incontinence, Enuresis, frequent Urinary from Kidney deficiency:
i. Alpinia Yi Zhi Ren with  ... available in PRO version
ii. Alpinia Yi Zhi Ren with  ... available in PRO version
iii. in the elderly, Alpinia Yi Zhi Ren with  ... available in PRO version
iv. Alpinia Yi Zhi Ren with  ... available in PRO version
v. Alpinia Yi Zhi Ren with  ... available in PRO version
vi. Alpinia Yi Zhi Ren with  ... available in PRO version
vii. Alpinia Yi Zhi Ren with  ... available in PRO version
2. Frequent Urine from Kidney deficiency:
i. Alpinia Yi Zhi Ren with  ... available in PRO version
ii. Alpinia Yi Zhi Ren with  ... available in PRO version
iii. Alpinia Yi Zhi Ren with  ... available in PRO version
3. Proteinuria, Alpinia Yi Zhi Ren with  ... available in PRO version
4. Cold abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea from Cold:
i. Alpinia Yi Zhi Ren with  ... available in PRO version
ii. Alpinia Yi Zhi Ren with  ... available in PRO version
5. Uterine Bleeding during Pregnancy, Alpinia Yi Zhi Ren with  ... available in PRO version
6. Excess Nasal discharge, Alpinia Yi Zhi Ren with  ... available in PRO version

Major Formulas:
Bi Xie Feng Qing Yin
Suo Quan Wan
Tu Si Zi Wan

Cautions:
Not used for Heat or Yin-deficient conditions (unless with tonifying herbs).

Main Preparations used: