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Wang Jiang Nan Zi

望江南子
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Name

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

  1. 望江南子
  2. Fructus seu Semen Cassiae Occidentalis
  3. Fruit or seed of coffee senna

The Effect of Wang Jiang Nan Zi

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.