Psoralea corylifolia

Psoralea corylifolia
Family:Psoralea corylifolia; Anthelmintic; Antibacterial; Aphrodisiac; Astringent; Cardiac; Cytotoxic; Deobstruent; Diaphoretic; Diuretic; Infertility; Kidney; Odontalgic; Skin; Stimulant; Stomachic; Tonic.
Common name:Bu Gu Zhi
Bu Gu Zhi is valued in Chinese herbal medicine as a tonic remedy and is used to improve general vitality. Modern research has shown that it is also of value in the treatment of skin disorders including vitiligo. Some caution should be employed when applying the herb externally however since it can sensitise the skin and cause an allergic reaction to sunlight. The one-seeded fruits (or the seed plus the seedpod) are highly regarded as an aphrodisiac and tonic to the genital organs. The seed is anthelmintic antibacterial aphrodisiac astringent cardiac cytotoxic deobstruent diaphoretic diuretic stimulant stomachic and tonic. It is used in the treatment of febrile diseases premature ejaculation impotence lower back pains frequent urination incontinence bed wetting etc. It is also used externally to treat various skin ailments including leprosy leucoderma and hair loss. The seed and fruit contain psoralen. This causes the skin to produce new pigment when exposed to sunlight and is used for treating vitiligo and psoriasis. The antibacterial action of the fruit inhibits the growth of Mycobacterium tuberculos. The fruit is gathered when ripe in the autumn and can be dried for later use. The root is used for treating dental caries. The plant yields a useful medicinal oleoresin it treats kidney disorders impotence premature ejaculation lumbago etc.

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