Cnidium Seeds (She Chuang Zi)

Chinese Bulk Herbs – Cnidium Seeds (She Chuang Zi)

Cnidium Seeds or as the Chinese call it She Chuang Zi is used to treat skin rashes, acne, eczema, and ringworm. It can be taken internally for vaginal discharge and it can increase your sexual potency.

In China, they use Cnidium seeds as an aphrodisiac and there have been animal studies that show an improvement in bone strength when taking She Chuang Zi.

Clinical Use (Chinese):
Dry dampness – kills parasites, stop itch – topically – weeping, itchy skin lesions, scabies, ringworm. Warm the kidney, strengthen yang û impotence, infertility, cold womb.

Latin Name:
Cnidium monnieri

Chinese Name:
She Chuang Zi

Common Names:
Cnidium Seed, Monnier’s snowparsley, Shechuangzi, Osthole, Jashoshi, Cnidii Fructus

Parts Used:
The fruit

Properties:
Pungent and bitter in flavor, warm in property, acts on the Kidney channel. Warms the Kidney and strengthens Yang, expels Wind Cold, resolves Dampness, is anthelmintic.

Cautions:
None known

*Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

**This information is provided to assist trained practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine with selection of products. If you are not familiar with these formulas or concepts please consult an acupuncturist or herbal practitioner trained in the use of Chinese herbs or refer to more in-depth reference materials. Chinese herbal remedies are meant to improve health and function, not act as a substitute for medical care.