Ingredient: Kochia seed (di fu zi) (Kochiae scoparia).
| Mandarin: 地膚子 Pin-Yin: Di Fu Zi English: Kochia Korean: 지부자 Romaji: Jifushi Kanji: 地膚子 Kampo: No |
Pharmaceutical Name:
- Kochiae Fructus
Sources:
- Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica (Bensky et al.)
Properties:
- Bitter, cold, sweet
Channels Entered:
- Bladder, kidney
Herb Actions:
- Dries damp-heat
- Encourages urination
- Dispels dampness
- Relieves itching
Contraindications:
- Rare cases of an allergic reaction to oral application of this herb have been recorded
Commonly Found In:
- Dang Gui & Arctium Formula