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Alternate Chinese names: 羊腰子 yáng yāo zǐ

Kingdom: Animal

Origin in unofficial sources: Capra hircus L.; Ovis aries L.

Use: Alimentary

Properties: Sweet; warm.

Actions and indications: Supplements kidney qì; boosts essence and marrow. Treats kidney vacuity taxation; pain in the lumbar spine; weak wilting legs and knees; deafness; dispersion-thirst (xiāo kě); impotence; frequent urination; enuresis.

Dosage and method: Cook as food or use in pills and powders.

See: Yáng ròu (羊肉 Caprae seu Ovis Caro, goat [or sheep] meat); Niú huáng (牛黄 Bovis Calculus, bovine bezoar)

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