栀子根

Name

Zhi Zi Gen (Root of cape jasmine)

The Effect of 栀子根

Property

Sweet, bitter, cold; liver, gallbladder, stomach meridians entered.

Actions

Clear heat and eliminate dampness, cool blood and stop bleeding.

Indications

Sores and boils, nose bleeding, haematemesis, common cold with high fever, gonorrhea, bacillary dysentery, icteric hepatitis, nephritic edema.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 15~30 g. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying.