Sha Ji

Name

Sha Ji (Sea-buckthorn)

The Effect of Sha Ji

Property

Sour, astringent, warm; liver and kidney meridians entered.

Actions

Stop cough and resolve phlegm, promote digestion, activate blood and dissipate blood stasis.

Indications

Cough with excessive phlegm, indigestion, abdominal pain due to food retention, traumatic injury, amenorrhea.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 3~9 g, or made into pill or powder. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying.