Description

Curculigo rhizome (xianmao)
pharmaceutical name: rhizoma curculiginis

botanical name: curculigo orchioides gaertn.

common name: curculigo rhizome, golden-eye grass

source of earliest record: haiyao bencao

part used & method for pharmaceutical preparations: the rhizomes are dug in early spring. After the fibrous roots have been removed, the roots are dried in the sun and cut into slices.

properties & taste: pungent, hot and toxic

meridian: kidney

functions:
1. To warm the kidney and strengthen yang;
2. To dispel cold and dampness

indications & combinations:
weakness of kidney yang manifested as impotence, frigidity and cold pain in the lower back and knees due to obstruction by invasion of wind-cold dampness. Curculigo rhizome (xianmao) is used with epimedium (yinyanghuo).

dosage: 10-15 g (it can be used as decoction, pill or ointment.)

cautions & contraindications: this herb is contraindicated in cases with deficient yin and excessive fire.

this statement has not been evaluated by the food and drug administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Unless used under instructions by a licensed herbalist.