NATURE:
Neutral; sweet and sour; attributive to kidneys and spleen.
CHARACTERISTICS:
The seeds of a small deciduous shrub, cultivated like lotus with large
floating leaves and a large violet flower. The seeds are oval with a whitish
color and contain about 10% protein and lots of starch. It is a superior herb
highly regarded for restoring sexual vigor and youthful energy in older men,
and for retarding aging. It is commonly used as food.
THERAPEUTIC EFFECTS:
Strengthen kidney to preserve essence, deprive dampness to relieve
leucorrhea, emission, frequent urination; strengthen the spleen to relieve
diarrhea; regulated blood pressure; relieve numbness and aching near waist and
knees. It is suitable for arthritis; impotence; and premature aging.
