Cynomorium, Suo Yang Cynomorium, Suo Yang, 锁阳 Scarlet Mushroom, Maltese MushroomSuo Yang (TCM)Tarthuth, Tarathith (Unani) Cynomorium coccineumKerner von Marilaun, Hansen, & Pflanzenleben: Erster Band: Der Bau und die Eigenschaften der Pflanzen (1887-1891) Cynomorium coccineum(Photo by gailhampshire) (Wikimedia) Whole Suo Yang root (Adam, 2017) Botanical name: Cynomorium spp. C. songaricum (syn. Cynomorium coccineum var. songaricum) C. coccineum (Maltese Mushroom) Parts used: Fleshy stem“Tarathith. consists of pieces of twisted wood which are as thick as a finger but are smaller in length”. (Avicenna) Temperature & Taste: Warm, dry. Sweet. Classifications: N. Yang Tonics Uses: 1. Tonifies Kidneys, Increases Yang:-Impotence, Infertility (TCM, Unani)-Urinary frequency, Spermatorrhea, Premature ejaculation-Chronic pain and weakness of the lower back and knees-‘tones up loose and flabby organs’. (Avicenna) 2. Nourishes Liver Yin, Nourishes Essence and Blood:-Weakness and Atrophy disorders-pain and weakness of the Lower Back and Knees-Nourishes and increases Sperm-Apoplexy, Hypertension (Unani)-Uterine Bleeding and other types of Bleeding (Unani)–‘useful in the atony of the stomach and liver’. (Avicenna) 3. Moisten the Intestines:-Constipation from Blood or Qi deficiency, or from dryness-in Unani for obstruction of the Bile duct4. Stops Bleeding:–hemorrhagic diarrhea, postpartum mucous discharge from the womb. (Avicenna)5. Externally:-for Itchiness (Unani)-Hemorrhoids (Unani)-used topically in tooth powders Dose: 1. ‘the best…

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