Ingredient: Rosae laevigatae fructus (jin ying zi).
Mandarin: 金櫻子 Pin-Yin: Jin Ying Zi English: Cherokee Rose Korean: 금앵자 Romaji: Kinoushi Kanji: 金桜子 Kampo: No |
Pharmaceutical Name:
- Rosae laevigatae Fructus
Sources:
- Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica (Bensky et al.)
Properties:
- Sour, Astringent, neutral
Channels Entered:
- Bladder, Kidney, Large intestine
Herb Actions:
- Stabilizes the kidneys
- Secures the essence
- Binds up the intestines
- Aids in stopping diarrhea
Contraindications:
- Not recommended for those with excess pathogenic influences
- Not recommended for those with blazing fire from yin deficiency
- Use with caution as to not overdose or use herb for prolonged periods of time
Commonly Found In:
- None found