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Zhi Ju Zi

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NameZhi Ju Zi (Semen Hoveniae)The Effect of Zhi Ju ZiPropertySweet, sour, neutral; heart and spleen meridians entered.ActionsSlake thirst, relieve restlessness, relieve alcoholism, eliminate damp-heat.IndicationsDifficulty in urination and defecation, vomiting, polydipsia, drunkenness.Dosage and Adm

Zhi Ju Zi
Zhi Ju Zi — Traditional Chinese Medicine Healing Herbs

Zhi Ju Zi

Name

Zhi Ju Zi (Semen Hoveniae)

The Effect of Zhi Ju Zi

Property

Sweet, sour, neutral; heart and spleen meridians entered.

Actions

Slake thirst, relieve restlessness, relieve alcoholism, eliminate damp-heat.

Indications

Difficulty in urination and defecation, vomiting, polydipsia, drunkenness.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 6~15 g, or soaked in wine.

Cations

It is contraindicated to people with deficiency-cold in spleen and stomach.

When to see a doctor: herbal care suits mild, everyday issues. For worsening, severe, or sudden symptoms — or if you are pregnant, on medication, or treating a child — consult a licensed practitioner first.

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