Quick Facts
| Latin Name | Cynomorii Herba |
|---|
| Chinese Name & Pinyin | 鎖陽 · Suo Yang |
|---|
| Medicinal Part | Whole herbs |
|---|
| Efficacy Category | Tonifying |
|---|
| Botanical Origin | The dried fleshy stem of Cynomorium songaricum Rupr.(Cynomoriaceae). |
|---|
| Nature & Flavour | Sweet; Warm |
|---|
| Channels Entered | Liver, Kidney, Large Intestine |
|---|
What Is Suo Yang?
Suo Yang (Songaria Cynomorium Herb) is a medicinal herb of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Inner Mongolia, Ningxia, Xinjiang, Gansu.
Nature & Flavour: Sweet; Warm
Channels Entered: Liver, Kidney, Large Intestine
Suo Yang: Materia Medica Profile
Identification & Quality Standard
Cynomorii Herba
Botanical Origin
The dried fleshy stem of Cynomorium songaricum Rupr.(Cynomoriaceae).
Production Regions
Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Inner Mongolia, Ningxia, Xinjiang, Gansu.
Quality Requirements
Superior medicinal material is fat and large, red, firm, with powdery fractured surface and indistinct veins.
Macroscopic Features
Flat cylindrical shape or has one slightly thin end, 8~21cm long, 2~5cm diameter. Externally reddish-brown to dark brown, wrinkled, creating thick and large grooves or irregular impressions, sometimes can see triangular scales, and some remnants of inflorescence. Hard texture, hard to break, fractured surface is slightly granular, brown, soft and moistened. faintly aromatic odor, slightly bitter and astringent taste. Suo yang slices are horizontally cut or angular cut thick slices, about 1cm thick, often bound.
Traditional TCM Properties
Sweet; WarmLiverKidneyLarge Intestine
Traditional Functions
Supplements kidney yang, benefits essence and blood, and moistens intestines to free stools.
How Suo Yang Is Used in TCM
In the Chinese materia medica, Suo Yang is classified among the Tonifying herbs.
Medical Disclaimer — This article is provided for educational purposes only and describes traditional Chinese medicine concepts. It is not medical advice, and it is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always consult a qualified practitioner before using any herb, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or managing a diagnosed condition.
