Boschniakia, Hui Chuan Cao Boschniakia, Hui Chun Cao 回春草 Hui Chuan Cao (‘Rejuvenation Herb’); Cao Cong Rong (TCM)Oniku (Japan) Orobanche spp. (2) and Boschniakia (3), showing the similarity of the two species.Komarov (Komorov), V.L., Flora of the U.S.S.R. (1934-1964) Boschniakia rossica(Photo by Malcolm Manners) (Wikimedia) Ther dried herb for sale at the Chengdu Medicine Market(Adam, 2018) Botanical name: Boschniakia rossicaBoschniakia himalaica is used in Nepal and Tibet Parts used: Whole herb which is a parasite on other plants like Broomrape Temperature & Taste: Neutral. Bitter Constituents: Monoterpenes, Triterpenes, Steroids Uses: Benefits the Kidneys, Strengthens Bones and Joints Lower Back pain and weakness, lower limb and knee painNumbness or tiredness of the lower limbsOsteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis Tonifies Kidney Yang: Impotence; AphrodisiacDribbling Urine, HematuriaDiabetesFemale InfertilityLeukorrhea from deficiency; excess Blood loss in femalesalso supports Qi, Yin and Essence (Jing), and the 5 Organs beneficial for the elderly Nourishes Heart Yin: lowers Blood pressureInsomnia, Restlessness, Excess Dreaming, NeurastheniaPalpitations from overthinking Moistens Intestines, Promotes Stool: Constipation in the weak or elderly from dryness Calms the Liver, Brightens the Eyes: Red Eyes, Headache, and blurry vision Dose: Used in Decoction or steeped in alcohol. Soaking in wine and taking as a single herb is said to…

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