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Yi Zhi Ren (益智仁), also known as Alpinia oxyphylla fruit, is a traditional Chinese herb widely used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It is derived from the mature fruit of the Alpinia oxyphylla plant, a species in the ginger family.
Category | Details |
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Traditional Functions | Tonifies the kidney, warms the spleen, stops diarrhea |
Health Benefits | Cognitive function, digestive health, urinary tract health, nervous system support, eases occasional diarrhea |
Key Actions | Warms the Kidney and Retains Essence: Addresses issues like frequent urination, nocturnal emission, and urinary incontinence caused by Kidney Yang deficiency. |
Aids Spleen Function: Improves digestion, alleviates diarrhea, and reduces excessive salivation caused by Spleen Yang deficiency. | |
Supports Memory and Focus: Enhances cognitive function by tonifying the Kidneys, which are linked to mental vitality in TCM theory. | |
Addresses Cold-Related Conditions: Dispels internal cold and treats conditions related to Yang deficiency. | |
Mechanism of Action | Contains bioactive compounds that support neuroprotection, enhance digestion, and maintain urinary tract health. |
How Yi Zhi Ren Works | Cognitive Function: Improves nerve cell health and protects against neurodegeneration. |
Digestive Health: Supports proper digestive enzyme function and balances the spleen. | |
Urinary Tract Health: Enhances kidney warmth and function, helping to regulate urination. | |
Stops Diarrhea: Strengthens digestive processes to reduce episodes of loose stool. |
Common Name: Alpinia Fruit, Black Cardamom Seed, Nepal Cardamom, Greater Cardamom, Winged Cardamom, Brown Cardamom, Queen of Spices, Hill Cardamom
Botanical Name: Fructus Alpiniae oxyphyliae
Chinese / Pin Yin Name: Yi Zhi Ren, Yi Zhen Ren
Yi Zhi Ren Dosage: Consult your healthcare provider for your correct dose.
Yi Zhi Ren Precautions: Do not use if nursing or pregnant. Do not use with Yin deficiency.
Yi Zhi Ren Herb Category: Herbs that Tonify the Yang.
Yi Zhi Ren Properties: Warm, Acrid
Yi Zhi Ren Channels: Kidney, Stomach, Spleen
Yi Zhi Ren Naturally Occurring Components: yakuchinone A volatile oil, cineole, terpene and sesquiterpenes
Reference:
herbpathy.com, tcmwiki.com
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20723592
https://www.americandragon.com/Individualherbsupdate/YiZhiRen.html
https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Traditional_Chinese_Medicine/Usage_Of_Single_Herbs
http://alternativehealing.org/yi_zhi_ren.htm
https://tcmwiki.com/wiki/yi-zhi-ren
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0378874117342381
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