ZHI ZI
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Nomenclature
ZHI ZI
梔子
Fructis Gardeniae Jasminoidis
Other Names
Properties:
Bitter
Heart / HT Lung / LU Stomach / ST San Jiao / SJ
Dosage and Toxicity
3 - 10 gm
max - 20 gm
Functions
Sedates fire and relieves irritability (Clears heat from all 3 Jiao)
Zhi Zi Chi Tang, Jia Wei Xiao Yao San, Yue Ju Wan, Qing Wen Bai Du Yin
Drains damp heat down
Yin Chen Hao Tang, Ba Zheng San
Clears heat, cools blood, and stops bleeding
Xiao Ji Yin Zi Tang, Shi Hui San
Reduces swelling and relieves pain (externally)
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Preparation and Processing
Cautions and contraindications
Clinical Research and studies
Formulas that include this herb
Sources
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