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SCHISANDRA CHINENSIS

Wu Wei Zi SCHISANDRA FRUIT

Wu Wei Zi stabilizes and binds. It is a Sour and Astringent herb, and helps to keep leaking fluids and other substances within the body.

HOW TO USE

Wu Wei Zi is used for chronic coughs, wheezing, and asthma, especially with mucus, although it can also be used for dry coughs, as it nourishes the yin fluid. At the other end of the body, it is used for leaking of sperm, and urinary frequency or incontinence, vaginal discharges, especially watery and white (Cold), and daybreak diarrhea due to Spleen and Kidney Deficiency. It is indicated for excessive day or night sweating, with thirst and dry throat, but in common with other herbs in this category, it is not for sweat caused by outside infections. It also treats diabetes, the “wasting-thirsting” syndrome. Furthermore, it “holds the Heart yin in place,” treating symptoms such as palpitations, irritability, dream-disturbed sleep, insomnia, forgetfulness, and fear of ghosts and of going outside. Basically, it helps keep a person feeling sane and calm.

PROPERTIES Sour, Warm

CHANNELS Heart, Kidney, Lung

FUNCTIONS AND USES

 Absorbs the leakage of Lung Qi and stops attacks of coughing.

 Firms the Kidneys, binds up Jing-essence and stops bouts of diarrhea.

 Absorbs sweating and generates fluids.

 Quietens the Spirit and calms the Heart.

CAUTION

 Contraindicated for external conditions, and the early stages of coughs and rashes—it will keep the “exterior pathogenic factor” inside.