Name
Ya Ma Zi (Semen Lini)
Property
Sweet, neutral; lung, liver and large intestine meridians entered.
Actions
Moisten dryness and relax the bowels, tonify blood and dispel wind.
Indications
Dry skin, intestinal dryness, Constipation, pruritus, Alopecia.
Dosage and administration
Decoct 9~15 g, or made into pill or powder. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying or decocted for washing.
Cautions
It is contraindicated to pregnant women, dyspepsia and excessive diarrhea.