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The dried fleshy stem of Cynomorium songaricum (Cynomoriaceae). Enters the Liver, Kidney, and Large Intestine channels. Sweet and warm, it tonifies Kidney yang, augments essence and blood, and moistens the intestines. Similar to rou cong rong but more warming in nature.
补肾润肠
煎服
Reference range for non-pregnant adults. Not a personalized prescription. Pregnancy, lactation, and pediatric use require specialist supervision.
Protective guidance only — when to avoid or use with caution. This block deliberately omits pregnancy, lactation, and pediatric dosing: any such use must be managed by a qualified TCM practitioner or appropriate specialist.
阴虚火旺、脾虚泄泻、实热便秘者不宜。
一般安全，阴虚火旺者忌服。
锁阳，补阴气，治痿弱。
@misc{bencaodian-suo-yang,
author = {{Bencaodian Editorial}},
title = {Suǒ Yáng 锁阳 (Cynomorium) — Cynomorii Herba},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {Bencao Dian: A Bilingual Knowledge Graph of Traditional Chinese Medicine},
url = {https://bencaodian.org/en/herbs/suo-yang},
urldate = {2026-04-16},
note = {CC BY-SA 4.0}
}© Bencaodian Editorial · Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
锁阳含三萜类、鞣质及多糖，具有调节内分泌、抗氧化、润肠通便等作用。
Suo yang contains triterpenoids, tannins, and polysaccharides; regulates endocrine function, provides antioxidant effects, and lubricates the intestines.
《中国药典》收载，以总灰分等为质量控制指标。
Listed in Chinese Pharmacopoeia with total ash as quality control marker.
This section is provided for academic reference only and does not constitute medical advice.