ZHI ZI
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Fructis Gardeniae Jasminoidis

Nomenclature

ZHI ZI
梔子
Fructis Gardeniae Jasminoidis
Other Names

Gardeniae Jasminoidis


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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