Shi Jun Zi (Quisqualis Fruit)

Posted by Kevin | Chinese Herbs | Friday 21 December 2007 5:41 am

Latin Name: Fructus

Properties: sweet, warm

Actions: kills parasites, especially roundworms, strenghtens spleen, dissolves accumulations

Medical Indications: nutritional impairment, poor appetite, weakness, abdominal distention

Contraindications: not to be used during pregnancy

Dosage: 4.5 to 12 grams

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