Back to search result Previous Next
Search in medicinals

Hominis Chorda Umbilicalis

Human umbilical cord

脐带 〔臍帶〕 qí dài

Kingdom: Animal

Origin in PRC Pharmacopoeia: Homo sapiens L. (PRC Pharmacopoeia)

Origin in unofficial sources: Homo sapiens L.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Sweet and salty; warm; nontoxic*.

Channel entry: Heart, lung, and liver channels.*

Actions and indications: Boosts kidney and promotes qì absorption. Treats vacuity taxation with emaciation and weakness; insufficiency of qì and blood; panting and cough due to kidney vacuity.

Back to search result Previous Next