ancient wisdom Β· Herb
Dog Testis
Dog Testis. Class: For tonifying weakness. Properties: Salty; Warm
πΏ Names
Pinyin Name
Huang Gou Shen
δΈζε (Chinese)
ι»ηθΎ
Latin Name
Testis et Penis Canis Familiaris
English Name
Dog Testis
β― TCM Properties
Properties (ζ§ε³)
Salty; Warm
Part Used
Penis and testicles
Therapeutic Class (EN)
For tonifying weakness
εζεη±» (CN)
θ‘₯θ
π©Ί Clinical Profile
Function (εθ½)
Treatment of deficiency of kidney yang manifested as impotence, aversion to cold and cold extremities. dog testis (huanggoushen) is used with wolfberry fruit (gouqizi), morinda root (bajitian) and dadder seed (tusizi).
Indication (δΈ»ζ²»)
Treatment of deficiency of kidney yang manifested as impotence, aversion to cold and cold extremities. dog testis (huanggoushen) is used with wolfberry fruit (gouqizi), morinda root (bajitian) and dadder seed (tusizi).
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