Root of cape jasmine

Name

Zhi Zi Gen (Root of cape jasmine)

1. 栀子根
2. 黄栀子根
3. 栀子花根
4. Zhi Zi Gen
5. Radix Gardeniae
6. 黃梔子根
7. 梔子花根
8. 梔子根

The Effect of Root of cape jasmine

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.