Fructus Canarii

Name

Qing Guo (Fructus Canarii)

The Effect of Fructus Canarii

Property

Sweet, sour, neutral; lung and stomach meridians entered.

Actions

Clear lung and relieve sore throat, promote the secretion of saliva and remove toxicity.

Indications

Sore throat, epilepsy, polydipsia, haematemesis with cough, bacillary dysentery, fugutoxin, alcoholism.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 6~12 g, or made paste or pills. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded into powder for sprinkling or applying with oil.

Cations

It is contraindicated for early stage of exterior syndrome.