Fan Shi Liu Gan

Name

Fan Shi Liu Gan (Fructus Psidii Guajavae Immaturus)

1. 番石榴
2. 番石榴干
3. Fructus Psidii Guajavae Immaturus
4. Immature fruit of guava

The Effect of Fan Shi Liu Gan

Property

Sweet, astringent, neutral.

Actions

Strengthen the spleen, promote digestion, astringe the intestines and check diarrhea.

Indications

Diarrhea, malnutrition, indigestion, metrorrhagia, rectocele.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 3~9 g or eat it directly, or made into powder.

Cautions

It is contraindicated in case of dysentery with bloody stool caused by heat-toxin.