Chinese Herbs: Shi Jun Zi (Rangoon Creeper Fruit with Seeds), Fructus Quisqualis

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Channels:

SP, ST

Properties:

Sweet, Warm

Latin:

Fructus Quisqualis

Chinese:

使君子

Tone Marks:

shĭ jūn zĭ

Translation:

Envoy Seeds

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Contraindications and Cautions

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Herb-Drug Interactions

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Toxicity and Overdose

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This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

Bu Dai Wan (Cloth Sack Pill)
Formulas that Expel Parasites
Fei Er Wan (Fat Baby Pill)
Formulas that Expel Parasites

This herb is considered endangered, toxic, or is illegal in the United States

Herbs References

Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica, Third Edition - Dan Bensky
Herb-drug interactions - Fugh-Berman A.
Handbook of Chinese Herbs - Him Che. Yeung
Chinese Medical Herbology & Pharmacology - John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals, Third Edition - Max Wichtl

Formulas References

Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies - Dan Bensky
Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas - Him Che. Yeung
The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula - Qiao Yi

Only use Chinese herbs or formulas under the direct care and supervision of a licensed Acupuncturist/Herbalist. Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.