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Zi Zhu

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Name Zi Zhu (Folium Callicarpae Formosanae) Nature and action Nature Bitter, neutral; liver and heart channels.

Zi Zhu
Zi Zhu — Traditional Chinese Medicine Healing Herbs

Zi Zhu

Name

Zi Zhu (Folium Callicarpae Formosanae)

The Effect of Zi Zhu

Property

Bitter, neutral; liver and heart meridians entered.

Actions

Activate blood and stop bleeding, eliminate heat and remove toxicity.

Indications

Sores and boils, traumatic hemorrhage, metrorrhagia and metrostaxis, hematochezia, hematemesis, nose bleeding, pharyngitis.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 10~15 g (30~60 g of the fresh product) or take the powder, 1.5~3 g. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded into powder for sprinkling or pounded for applying with fresh product.

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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