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Boschniakia, Hui Chun Cao 回春草
Hui Chuan Cao ('Rejuvenation Herb'); Cao Cong Rong (TCM)
Oniku (Japan)
Oniku (Japan)
Orobanche spp. (2) and Boschniakia (3), showing the similarity of the two species.
Komarov (Komorov), V.L., Flora of the U.S.S.R. (1934-1964)
Komarov (Komorov), V.L., Flora of the U.S.S.R. (1934-1964)
Adam, Chengdu Medicine Market, 2018
Botanical name:
Boschniakia rossica
Boschniakia himalaica is used in Nepal
Parts used:
Whole herb which is a parasite on other plants like Broomrape
Temperature & Taste:
Neutral. Bitter
Constituents:
Monoterpenes, Triterpenes, Steroids
Boschniakia rossica
Boschniakia himalaica is used in Nepal
Parts used:
Whole herb which is a parasite on other plants like Broomrape
Temperature & Taste:
Neutral. Bitter
Constituents:
Monoterpenes, Triterpenes, Steroids
Uses:
1. Benefits the Kidneys, Strengthens Bones and Joints
-Lower Back pain and weakness, lower limb and knee pain
-Numbness or tiredness of the lower limbs
-Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis
2. Tonifies Kidney Yang:
-Impotence; Aphrodisiac
-Dribbling Urine, Hematuria
-Female Infertility
-Leukorrhea from deficiency; excess Blood loss in females
-also supports Qi, Yin and Essence (Jing), and the 5 Organs beneficial for the elderly
3. Nourishes Heart Yin:
-lowers Blood pressure
-Insomnia, Restlessness, Excess Dreaming, Neurasthenia
-Palpitations from overthinking
4. Moistens Intestines, Promotes Stool:
-Constipation in the weak or elderly from dryness
5. Calms the Liver, Brightens the Eyes:
-Red Eyes, Headache, and blurry vision
DOSE:
1. Used in Decoction or soaked in Wine.
2. Soaking in wine and taking as a single herb is said to be best.
Infuse in 50% alcohol in a 1:10 ratio. This can be taken twice daily in a dose of 30–50mls.
9–20 grams in Decoction
SUBSTITUTE:
It is a local variant of Cistanche Rou Cong Rong in Inner Mongolia. Cistanche Rou Cong Rong has similar effects.
1. Used in Decoction or soaked in Wine.
2. Soaking in wine and taking as a single herb is said to be best.
Infuse in 50% alcohol in a 1:10 ratio. This can be taken twice daily in a dose of 30–50mls.
9–20 grams in Decoction
SUBSTITUTE:
It is a local variant of Cistanche Rou Cong Rong in Inner Mongolia. Cistanche Rou Cong Rong has similar effects.
Main Combinations:
1. As a Kidney tonic:
i. Boschniakia with Cistanche Rou Cong Rong
ii. Boschniakia with Eucommia Du Zhong, Ginseng, Deer Velvet Antler (Lu Rong), Cistanche Rou Cong Rong
2. Lower Back pain and Weakness:
i. Boschniakia with Eucommia Du Zhong
3. As a Heart tonic for the Elderly:
i. Boschniakia with Ganoderma Ling Zhi
Major Formulas:
Cautions:
None noted
Main Preparations used:
None noted
Main Preparations used:
Research