預知子

Name

Ba Yue Zha (Fruit of Fiverleaf Akebia)

1. Ba Yue Zha
2. Fruit of Fiverleaf Akebia
3. 八月札
4. 预知子
5. 八月劄
6. Akebia Fruit
7. Fructus Akebiae

The Effect of 預知子

Property

Slightly bitter, neutral; liver and stomach meridians entered.

Actions

Soothe liver and regulate qi, invigorate blood and alleviate pain, relieve restlessness and induce diuresis.

Indications

Polydipsia, lumbago, hypochondrium pain，hernia, hysteroptosis, dysentery.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 9~15 g, 30~60 g for large dosage; or made into alcoholic preparation.

Cations

It is contraindicated to people with diarrhea due to spleen deficiency and pregnant women.