Morinda, Ba Ji Tian 巴戟天 Indian MulberryBa Ji Tian (TCM) Morinda in Gujin Tushu Jicheng (Imperial Encyclopedia, early 18th century) Botanical name: Morinda officinalis Parts used: Root Temperature & Taste: Warm, dry. Sweet, Pungent Classifications: N. Yang Tonics Uses: Strengthens Kidneys, Tonifies Yang:-Impotence, Premature Ejaculation, Spermatorrhea-Urinary frequency, Incontinence-Infertility in male or female, irregular Menstruation-Menopausal Syndrome-Cold pain in the lower abdomen, Back pain and weakness-‘reinforces Essence’ (Ming Yi Bie Lu); increases Qi (Shen Nong Ben Cao)-recently used for Depression and Alzheimer’s Disease2. Clears Wind-Damp, Benefits the Sinews and Bones:-wind-cold painful obstruction of the bones and joints (especially with Kidney deficiency)-lower back pain, weakness and tension-stiffness, difficulty moving; weakness of the legs-Osteoporosis (proven effect) Dose: Decoction: 6–15 gramsPowder: 2–5 grams Preparation: 1. Stir-fried Morinda Ba Ji Tian:  Stir-fry Morinda root with glutinous rice in a dry wok until the rice tuirns yellow.2. Wine-prepared Morinda Ba Ji Tian:  Soak the root in wine overnight, then dry. Main Combinations: 1. Impotence, Spermatorrhea, and Premature Ejaculation from Kidney Yang deficiency:i. Morinda Ba Ji Tian with Cistanche Rou Cong Rong and Cuscuta Tu Si Zi.ii. Morinda Ba Ji Tian with Cistanche Rou Cong Rong, Eucommia Du Zhong, Placentaiii. or Male Infertility, Morinda Ba Ji Tian with Raspberry fruit (Fu Pen Zi), Cistanche Rou Cong Rong, Velvet Deer Horn (Lu Rong)2. Impotence, Infertility:i. Morinda Ba Ji Tian with…

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