黃果茄

Name

Huang Guo Qie (Root fruit and seed of yellowfruit nightshade)

1. 黄果茄
2. Huang Guo Qie
3. Radix Fructus et Semen Solani Xanthocarpi
4. Root fruit and seed of yellowfruit nightshade

The Effect of 黃果茄

Property

Bitter, pungent, warm.

Actions

Dispel wind-damp, resolve stasis and alleviate pain.

Indications

Sores and boils, toothache, rheumatic arthritis, swelling and pain of testes.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 9~15 g. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying on the affected area.