The Efficacy and Functions of the Chinese Tallow Tree Seed (Semen Sapii)
Jan 06, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Introduction
Fructus Mume (separated heart wood) is a traditional Chinese medicine, which generally has functions and effects of nourishing the kidney, consolidating essence, stopping bleeding and reducing swelling, astringing essence and reducing urination, controlling bleeding and leukorrhea, and alleviating insomnia. Fructus Mume has the effect of nourishing the kidney and consolidating essence, thus providing kidney tonic benefits and potentially alleviating symptoms such as soreness and weakness of the waist and knees, seminal emission, and premature ejaculation caused by kidney deficiency. It also has certain hemostatic properties and can be used in the treatment of traumatic injuries and hemorrhoids bleeding.
Fructus Terminaliae is a kind of traditional Chinese medicinal material, whose common functions and effects include nourishing the kidney and consolidating essence, stopping bleeding and reducing swelling, astringing essence and reducing urination, arresting leukorrhea and bleeding, and relieving insomnia. The specific analysis is as follows:
1. Nourishing the Kidney and Consolidating Essence: Fructus Terminaliae has the effect of nourishing the kidney and consolidating essence, which can nourish the kidney and alleviate symptoms caused by kidney deficiency, such as soreness and weakness of the waist and knees, seminal emission, and premature ejaculation.
2. Stopping Bleeding and Reducing Swelling: Fructus Terminaliae has certain hemostatic effects and can be used to treat symptoms such as traumatic bleeding and hemorrhoidal bleeding. Its anti-inflammatory effect helps relieve local inflammation and improve mild skin inflammation or swelling.
3. Astringing Essence and Reducing Urination: Fructus Terminaliae can consolidate kidney Qi and reduce seminal emission. It is commonly used to treat symptoms such as nocturnal emission, spermatorrhea, frequent urination, and urgency.
4. Arresting Leukorrhea and Bleeding: Fructus Terminaliae can enhance the functions of the spleen and stomach and strengthen the kidney's astringent effect, thus effectively treating symptoms such as excessive vaginal discharge, metrorrhagia, and bleeding conditions like hematochezia and epistaxis in women.
5. Relieving Insomnia: Fructus Terminaliae contains certain sedative components that can calm the nerves, relieve anxiety, and thereby alleviate insomnia.
It is recommended to use Fructus Terminaliae under the guidance of a physician. Do not take it arbitrarily. If discomfort occurs, seek timely medical attention.
