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The dried rhizome of Curculigo orchioides (Amaryllidaceae). Enters the Kidney, Liver, and Spleen channels. Pungent, hot, and slightly toxic, it tonifies Kidney yang, strengthens sinews and bones, and dispels cold-dampness. Often paired with yin yang huo in the classic Er Xian Tang.
补肾壮阳
煎服或浸酒
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.
阴虚火旺者忌服。有小毒，不宜过量久服。
有小毒。过量可致口舌麻木、恶心呕吐。长期大量使用有肝毒性报告。常与淫羊藿配伍（二仙汤）。
仙茅，味辛。主风，补暖腰脚，清安五脏，强筋骨，消食。
@misc{bencaodian-xian-mao,
author = {{Bencaodian Editorial}},
title = {Xiān Máo 仙茅 (Curculigo Rhizome) — Curculiginis Rhizoma},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {Bencao Dian: A Bilingual Knowledge Graph of Traditional Chinese Medicine},
url = {https://bencaodian.org/en/herbs/xian-mao},
urldate = {2026-04-16},
note = {CC BY-SA 4.0}
}© Bencaodian Editorial · Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
仙茅含仙茅苷等酚苷类成分，具有雄激素样作用、抗骨质疏松、抗氧化及免疫调节作用。
Xian mao contains curculigoside and phenolic glycosides; demonstrates androgen-like effects, anti-osteoporotic, antioxidant, and immunomodulatory actions.
《中国药典》以仙茅苷为含量测定指标。
Chinese Pharmacopoeia uses curculigoside as assay marker.
This section is provided for academic reference only and does not constitute medical advice.