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Wu Wei Zi五味子

Fructus SchisandraeSchisandra Fruit

Autres nomsChinese Magnolia-vine Fruit · Orange Magnolia-vine Fruit

Catégorie
Plantes qui stabilisent et astreignent
Nature
tiède
Saveur
acide, doux
Tropisme
Cœur, Rein, Poumon
Méridiens secondaires
Gros intestin, Estomac, Rate, Intestin grêle, Vessie, Péricarde, San Jiao, Vésicule biliaire, Foie
Posologie
1.5–9 g

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Doses usuelles

Posologie
1.5–9 g
Tincture
2–4 ml
Posologie
1–2 ml
Posologie
6–9 g

Actions & indications

Astringes the leakage of Lung Qi and stops coughing
  • Chronic cough and wheezing due to Lung Qi Deficiency
  • Lung and Kidney Deficiency patterns
Tonifies the Kidneys, binds up Essence (astringes Jing) and stops diarrhea and spermatorrhea
  • Kidney Deficiency with nocturnal emissions, spermatorrhea, vaginal discharge and urinary frequency
  • Spleen and Kidney Deficiency with daybreak diarrhea
Astringes sweat and generates fluids
  • Excessive sweating. especially when accompanied by thirst or a dry throat
  • In combination, it is used for spontaneous sweating, night sweats and wasting and thirsting disorder
Quiets the Spirit and calms and contains Heart *Qi*
Heart and Kidney Blood and Yin Deficiency, with irritability, palpitations, dream-disturbed sleep and insomnia
Tonifies *Qi*
Heart and Spleen Qi Deficiency

Contre-indications

  • Contraindicated when External pathogens have not yet cleared.
  • Contraindicated in conditions of Excess Internal Heat.
  • Contraindicated for early-stage cough or rash.
  • Caution: it may cause heartburn.

Interactions

It significantly counteracts amnesia induced by cycloheximide; this effect is amplified by serotonergic receptor antagonists and diminished by serotonergic agonists as well as by GAB(A) and cholinergic receptor antagonists.

Associations

Notes

  • It can occasionally cause heartburn.
  • Wu Wei Zi translates as 'five-flavor fruit.'
  • Taken as a whole, the fruit is salty.
  • The peel and pulp taste sweet and sour.
  • The kernel tastes pungent and bitter.
  • It holds in Lung Qi above while enriching Kidney Yin below, making it effective against cough.
  • It is frequently used for various forms of insomnia.
  • Its astringent nature allows it to nourish the Yin of the five organs.
  • Nourishing Kidney and Liver Yin, it strengthens the sinews and bones and improves eyesight.
  • Modern research indicates restorative effects on the brain and central nervous system.
  • It tonifies the adrenal cortex and Liver, thereby modulating endocrine and immune function.
  • Southern Schisandra Nan Wu Wei Zi is non-tonifying; instead it regulates Qi, transforms Dampness, and reduces Phlegm, making it useful for externally contracted Cold and Phlegm-related wheezing.
  • Dry-fried Schisandra Chao Wu Wei Zi has an enhanced ability to enrich the Kidneys and tonify Deficiency, and is used for Spleen-Kidney Deficiency with daybreak diarrhea.
  • Prepared Schisandra Zhi Wu Wei Zi has stronger tonifying properties.
  • Wine-prepared Schisandra Jiu Zhi Wu Wei Zi enriches the Kidneys.
  • Vinegar-prepared Schisandra Cu Zhi Wu Wei Zi has increased astringent properties.
  • Wu Wei Zi and Fr. Mume Wu Mei both astringe the Lungs, generate fluids, and bind the Intestines. Wu Wei Zi is the more powerful of the two at astringing Lung Qi to stop cough, while also strengthening Lung Qi, grasping Kidney Qi, astringing Essence and sweat, and calming the Spirit. Wu Mei, by contrast, generates fluids and relieves thirst more strongly, and additionally harmonizes the Stomach, expels roundworms, and plays an important role in treating irregular uterine bleeding or hematuria.

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