Morinda Root
Review Morinda Root Forms and Sizes Below
Common Names: Morinda Root, Radix Morindae Officinalis
Botanical Name: Morinda officinalis
Chinese / Pin Yin Name: Ba Ji Tian
Morinda Root Dosage: Consult your healthcare provider for your correct dose.
Morinda Root Precautions: Do not use if pregnant or nursing. Do not use with low blood sugar. May interact with anti-depressants.
Morinda Root Benefits & Information
Ba Ji Tian is an herb used in tradtional Chinese medicine (TCM) to dispel wind-damp, tonify the kidney yang, and strengthen tendons and bones. It benefits the reproductive, urinary and musculoskeletal systems. Ba Ji Tian supports joint health, alleviate muscle & cramping pain, benefits normal urinary function, supports male sexual function and benefits urinary issues. It has antidepressant, adaptogenic, may help to boost memory, and sedative properties.
Morinda Root Properties: Acrid, Sweet, Warm
Morinda Root Channels / Meridians: Kidney, Liver
Morinda Root Naturally Occurring Components: morindin, vitamin C,asperuloside tetraacetate, resin, monotrpein, methyl isoalizarin, methylisoalizarin 1-methylether, rubiadian, rubiadin-1-methyl-ether, 2-methylanthraquinone, 2-hydroxy-3- (hydroxymethyl)-anthraquinone, 1-hydroxy, antraquinone, anthraquinone, 1,6-dihydroxy-2-methoxy-anthraquinone, 1-hydroxy-2-methoxyanthraquinone; elements: lead, iron, magenese, zinc, potassium, calcium, magnesium, nickel , barium, sodium, phosphorus
Herbs That Combine With Morinda Root
Dong Quai Goji Berry Magnolia Bark Schisandra Horny Goat Weed Eucommia
References: Bensky D, Gamble A. Chinese Herbal Medicine. Seattle: Eastland Press, 1986., http://alternativehealing.org/ba_ji_tian.htm, https://herbpathy.com/Uses-and-Benefits-of-Ba-Ji-Tian-Cid5133