New Uses for Bu Gu Zhi, August 1, 1991

New Uses for Bu Gu Zhi, August 1, 1991

Bu Gu Zhi is an annual herbaceous plant of the legume family, with a pungent taste and strongly warming nature. It is considered a superior remedy for lower back pain, cold diarrhea, nocturnal emission, and impotence. Modern pharmacological research shows that it can also treat psoriasis, vitiligo, alopecia areata, and vulvar leukoplakia; furthermore, it can be used for gynecological bleeding, sick sinus syndrome, and bronchial asthma. Its effects on bleeding, asthma, and sick sinus syndrome can be attributed to adrenergic activity.