Zhi Zi (Gardenia, Cape Jasmine Fruit)

Zhi Zi (Gardenia, Cape Jasmine Fruit)

Herb 14 of 14 in Herbs that Drain Fire

Cold Zhi Zi (Fructus Gardeniae Jasminoidis)
Channels:
HT, LIV, LU, ST, TB
Properties:
Bitter, Cold
Latin:
Fructus Gardeniae Jasminoidis
Chinese:
栀子
Tone Marks:
zhī zi
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Chinese Herb Actions

  • Clears Heat and Calms the Spirit
    For high fever, irritability, restlessness, insomnia, delirium, or chest constriction.
  • Drains Damp-Heat
    For dysuria from Damp-Heat in the Lower Jiao, jaundice from Damp-Heat in the Liver and Gallbladder, and Damp-Heat in the San Jiao and Gallbladder channels affecting the face, nose, and eyes.
  • Cools the Blood, Reduces Toxins, and Stops Bleeding
    For epistaxis, vomiting Blood, or Blood in the stool or urine.
  • Reduces swelling and moves Blood Stagnation
    Can be mixed with egg whites and vinegar and applied topically for trauma.

Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions

  • Contraindicated in cases of loose stool, diarrhea, or loss of appetite from cold in the spleen and stomach.

Herb-Drug Interactions

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Chinese Herb Toxicity & Overdose

  • The use of gemposide caused diarrhea in mice.
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Chinese Herb Dosage

  • 3-12 grams.
  • Part used: fruit.

Chinese Herb Notes

  • Partially char to stop bleeding.
  • Dry-frying until herb turns yellow will reduce tendency of this herb to cause nausea and vomiting.

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

References Used

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