Da Hu Ma

Name

Ya Ma Zi (Semen Lini)

1. Ya Ma Zi
2. Semen Lini
3. 亚麻子
4. 大胡麻
5. 亞麻子

The Effect of Da Hu Ma

Property

Sweet, neutral; lung, liver and large intestine meridians entered.

Actions

Moisten dryness and relax the bowels, tonify blood and dispel wind.

Indications

Dry skin, intestinal dryness with constipation, pruritus, alopecia.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 9~15 g, or made into pill or powder. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying or decocted for washing.

Cautions

It is contraindicated to pregnant women, dyspepsia and excessive diarrhea.