Many of us are unfamiliar with what fire hemp seeds are and their specific uses. Today, we will provide a detailed introduction to fire hemp seeds. Fire Hemp Seeds Properties: Sweet, neutral. Meridian Tropism: Spleen and Large Intestine meridians.
Functions and Applications
Moistens the intestines and relieves constipation: Primarily treats fluid and blood deficiency with intestinal dryness and constipation. Combined with heat-purging laxatives, it also addresses constipation caused by pathogenic heat injuring yin.
Dosage and Administration: 10-30g
【Nature and Properties】: Sweet, neutral. ① Classic of Herbal Medicine: "Sweet in taste, neutral in nature." ② Wu Pu's Materia Medica: "Shen Yi and Qi Bo: pungent; Lei Gong and Bian Que: non-toxic." ③ Tang Materia Medica: "Cold." ④ Dietary Therapy Materia Medica: "Slightly cold."
Enters the Spleen, Stomach, and Large Intestine meridians. ① Decoction Materia Medica: "Enters the Foot Taiyin and Hand Yangming meridians." ② Interpretation of Medicinal Substances: "Enters the Lung and Large Intestine meridians."③ Ben Cao Qiu Zhen: "Enters the Spleen, Stomach, and Large Intestine."
【Dosage and Administration】: Internal use: Decocted, 3–5 qian; or incorporated into pills or powders. External use: Pounded and applied as a poultice or pressed for oil to apply.
【Contraindications and Precautions】: ① Ben Cao Jing Ji Zhu: "Fears oyster and white薇; incompatible with poria."② Shixing Bencao: "Excessive consumption damages blood vessels, weakens vital essence, and may cause vaginal discharge in women." ③ Bencao Congxin: "Particularly contraindicated for those with loose bowels."
【Combinations】: Combined with Prunus armeniaca kernel to moisten dryness and promote bowel movements; with Trichosanthes kirilowii seed to lubricate intestines and relieve constipation; with Prunus armeniaca kernel to moisten dryness and facilitate bowel movements.
【Alternative Names】: Hemp Seed (Classic of Herbal Medicine), Hemp Seed Kernel (Treatise on Cold Damage), Large Hemp Seed (Collected Notes on the Classic of Herbal Medicine), Large Hemp Seed Kernel (Treatise on Medicinal Properties), White Hemp Seed (Thousand Gold Prescriptions: Dietary Therapy),Winter Hemp Seed (Mirror of Dietary Medicine), Fire Hemp Seed (Newly Compiled Materia Medica), Large Hemp (Collected Notes on Materia Medica), also known as: Hemp (Classic of Poetry), Han Hemp (Origins of Things), Fire Hemp (Daily Use Materia Medica), Mountain Silk Seedling (Materia Medica for Famine Relief), Yellow Hemp (Compendium of Materia Medica)
【Prescription Names】: Fire Hemp Seed, Hemp Seed Kernel, Hemp Seed, Raw Hemp Seed, Roasted Hemp Seed, Winter Hemp Seed, Large Hemp Seed
In prescriptions, Fire Hemp Seed, Hemp Seed Kernel, and Hemp Seed all refer to Raw Hemp Seed—the crude drug with impurities removed, crushed, and used raw for medicinal purposes.
Roasted Hemp Seed is also known as Roasted Fire Hemp Seed.This is prepared by gently roasting clean hemp seeds over low heat until slightly golden. It also possesses tonifying properties.
【Trade Names】: Hemp Seed, Large Hemp Seed. The finest quality features plump, dry seeds with a white color and pure kernels free of impurities.
The above covers our introduction to what hemp seed is. We trust you now have a solid understanding. Wishing you good health and happiness.