Quick Facts
| Latin Name | Psoraleae Fructus (salt-processed) |
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| Chinese Name & Pinyin | 鹽補骨脂 · Yan Bu Gu Zhi |
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| Medicinal Part | Fruits and seeds |
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| Efficacy Category | Tonifying |
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| Botanical Origin | The dried ripe fruit of Psoralea corylifolia L. (Fabaceae). |
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| Nature & Flavour | Acrid, Bitter; Warm |
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| Channels Entered | Kidney, Spleen |
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What Is Yan Bu Gu Zhi?
Yan Bu Gu Zhi (Salt-processed Malaytea Scurfpea Fruit) is a medicinal herb of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Henan, Sichuan, Shanxi, Anhui.
Nature & Flavour: Acrid, Bitter; Warm
Channels Entered: Kidney, Spleen
Yan Bu Gu Zhi: Materia Medica Profile
Identification & Quality Standard
Psoraleae Fructus (salt-processed)
Botanical Origin
The dried ripe fruit of Psoralea corylifolia L. (Fabaceae).
Production Regions
Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Henan, Sichuan, Shanxi, Anhui.
Quality Requirements
Superior medicinal material is full, blackish-brown, oily, aromatic.
Macroscopic Features
Oblate oval, 3~5mm long, 2~4mm diameter. Externally blackish-brown or dark brown, with fine net-like wrinkles; after salt processing, surface is slightly darker, with slight salty taste. Seed coat is thin; cotyledons are yellowish-white, oily. Faint aromatic odor, taste bitter, pungent and salty.
Traditional TCM Properties
Acrid, Bitter; WarmKidneySpleen
Traditional Functions
Warms kidney and assists yang, absorbs qi and calms panting, warms spleen and stops diarrhea; salt-processed form guides herb to kidney.
How Yan Bu Gu Zhi Is Used in TCM
In the Chinese materia medica, Yan Bu Gu Zhi 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.
