Morinda root (Bajitian)
Radix Morindae officinalis
Pharmaceutical Name: Radix Morindae
officinalis
Botanical
Name: Morinda officinalis How (Fam. Rubiaceae)
Common Name: Morinda root.
Source of Earliest Record: Shennong
Bencao Jing.
Part Used & Method for Pharmaceutical
Preparations: The roots are dug in spring or winter. After the fibrous
roots have been removed and the roots are dried in the sun, the dried roots are
steamed or soaked. The core of the root is discarded, and the remaining root is
cut into slices.
Properties & Taste: Pungent, sweet
and slightly warm.
Meridian: Kidney.
Functions: 1. To tonify the kidneys and
strengthen yang; 2. To dispel wind and transform dampness.
Indications & Combinations:
1.
Deficient kidney yang manifested as soreness and weakness in the lower back and
knees, impotence, premature ejaculation, infertility, frigidity, irregular
menstruation, and cold sensation and pain in the lower abdomen. a) Morinda root
(Bajitian) is used with Ginseng (Renshen), Cistanche (Roucongrong) and Dadder
seed (Tusizi) for impotence, premature ejaculation and infertility; b) Morinda
root (Bajitian) is used with Teasel root (Xuduan) and Eucommia bark (Duzhong)
for soreness and weakness in lower back and knees; c) Morinda root (Bajitian)
is used with Cinnamon bark (Rougui), Galangal rhizome (Gaoliangjiang) and
Evodia fruit (Wuzhuyu) for irregular menstruation.
2.
Morinda root (Bajitian) is used with Teasel root (Xuduan), Mulberry mistletoe
(Sangjisheng) and Hypoglauca yam (Bixie) for cold sensation and pain in the
lumbar region and knees or motor impairment.
3. For pain in the lower
back and knees due to Insufficient Kidney Yang with
Wind Dampness.
Dosage: 10-15
g, decocted in water for an oral dose.
Cautions & Contraindications: Not to be used for patients with excess Fire due to Yin
Deficiency, or with Damp Heat.
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