Hedge Prinsepia Nut

Name

Rui Ren (Nux Prinsepiae)

The Effect of Hedge Prinsepia Nut

Property

Sweet, slightly cold; liver meridian entered.

Actions

Dispel wind and heat, tonify the liver and improve eyesight.

Indications

Swelling and pain of eyes, blepharitis ciliaris, photophobia.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 3~10 g. Proper dosage is for external application, decocted for washing or made ointment.