State/School

California License Exam, ESATM, NYTCM, Pacific College Comps, Southern California University of Health Sciences, Yo San University

Pharm Name

Cnidii Fructus

Common Name

Cnidium Fruit

Category

Topical Applications

Ingredients

Taste

Bitter, Acrid, Slightly Toxic

Pao Zhi

Temperature

Warm

Action / Indication

1. Dries dampness, kills parasites, and stops itching: used topically as a wash, powder, or ointment for any kind of weeping, itchy skin lesion, especially in the genital area. Also for scabies and tinea.
2. Disperses cold, dispels wind, and dries dampness: for vaginal discharge due to cold-dampness or lower back pain due to wind-cold-dampness affecting the Kidneys and the Governing vessel.
3. Warms the Kidneys and fortifies the yang: taken internally for impotence or infertility (male or female) due to Kidney deficiency or cold Womb. 

Treatment Principles

Dries Dampness
Kills Parasites
Relieves Itching
Warm the Kidneys and Strengthens Yang
Dispels Cold and Wind

Contraindication

Damp-heat in the lower jiao, and yin deficiency heat.

Dosages

3-9g. For external use, make a wash or soak with 15-30g.

Meridians

KD

Tom's Comment

1. She Chuang Zi is often used externally as a wash to address Dampness manifesting on the skin

Source

Formula Type