Fructus seu Semen Cassiae Occidentalis

Name

Wang Jiang Nan Zi (Fruit or seed of coffee senna)

1. 望江南子
2. Wang Jiang Nan Zi
3. Fruit or seed of coffee senna

The Effect of Fructus seu Semen Cassiae Occidentalis

Property

Sweet, neutral, toxic; liver, stomach and large intestine meridians entered.

Actions

Clear liver fire, strengthen the stomach, relax the bowels and remove toxicity.

Indications

Swelling and pain of eyes, indigestion, stomachache, sores and boils, constipation, dysentery, dizziness.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 6~9 g or take the powder, 1.5~3 g. Proper dosage is for external application. Pounded into powder for applying.