Ci Wu Jia

Also Known As: Acanthopanax Senticosus

Chinese Name: 刺五加

Thermal Nature: Warm

Flavor: Sweet, bitter (slight)

Organ Meridian: Spleen, lung, kidney, heart

Properties: Boost Qi and strengthen the spleen, strengthen kidney and calm the mind

Best Use For: Ciwujia is used for treating weakness (Qi deficiency) in both the spleen and lungs or kidney and lungs. It is also used to treat insomnia caused by Qi deficiency in the heart and spleen. Nowadays, it is more commonly used to treat deficiencies in the kidney.

Serving Per Day For One Person: 9 to 20g

Dietary caution: People with Yin deficiency body constitution should avoid consuming ci wu jia

Suitable For: Qi deficiency body constitution