Inyoukaku - Inyoukaku

Japanese: 淫羊藿 - いんようかく

〘Noun〙 The Chinese name for the medicinal herb "Hozakiikarisou (spicy anchor grass)" introduced from China. However, in Japan, this is often used as the Chinese name for Epimedium umbellata, which does not exist in China. It also refers to the Chinese herbal tonic and aphrodisiac made from the dried stems and leaves. It is effective against impotence, amnesia, nervous breakdown, and limb cramps. *Japanese name of the herbal medicine (around 918 ) : "Yangyo (abbreviation) Japanese name: Unukina, also known as Suedorikusa" [Honsho Komoku - Herbal section, Yangyo, Shaku name]

Kuwanakuna [Inyoga]

〘Noun〙 Old name for the plant "Ikarisou (anchor grass)". (Shinsen Jikyo (around 898-901))

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Japanese:

〘名〙中国から渡来した薬草「ほざきいかりそう（穂咲碇草）」の漢名。ただし、日本では、これを中国にはないイカリソウの漢名に当てることが多い。また、その茎葉を乾燥させた漢方の強壮、強精薬をもいう。陰萎(いんい)、健忘症、神経衰弱、四肢痙攣などに効用がある。※本草和名（918頃）「羊藿〈略〉和名宇无歧奈一名也末止利久佐」〔本草綱目‐草部・淫羊藿・釈名〕