Medicinal Herbs

Dog Testis (Huang Gou Shen)

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黄狗肾
Dog testis (Huanggoushen)

Pharmaceutical Name: Testis et Penis Canis familiaris

Zoological Name: Canis familiaris L.

Common Name: Dog testis

Source of Earliest Record: Shennong Bencao Jing

Part Used: The penis or testis can be obtained at any time. After removing the fat, the testis is dried in the shade.

Natural Properties & Taste: Salty and warm

Meridians: Kidney

Therapeutic Effects:

To tonify the kidneys and strengthen yang.

Indications & Combinations: 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).

Dosage: 1.5-3 g (for pills)

Cautions & Contraindications: This substance is contraindicated in cases with internal heat with excessive fire.

Traditional use is not proof of safety or effect. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using any herb if you are pregnant, nursing, or take medicine.

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