Zhi Zi Ye

Name

Zhi Zi Ye (Leaf of Capa Jasmine)

1. 栀子叶
2. Leaf of Capa Jasmine
3. 梔子葉
4. Folium Gardeniae

The Effect of Zhi Zi Ye

Property

Bitter, astringent, cold; liver, lung and kidney meridians entered.

Actions

Activate blood and resolve swelling, clear heat and remove toxicity.

Indications

Haemorrhoids, traumatic injury, furunculosis, chancre.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 3~9 g. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying or decocted for washing.