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  Herb 14 of 14 in Herbs that Drain Fire
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Channels:
HT, LIV, LU, ST, TB Latin:
Fructus Gardeniae Jasminoidis |
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.
Contraindications and Cautions
- Contraindicated in cases of loose stool, diarrhea, or loss of appetite from cold in the spleen and stomach.
Herb-Drug Interactions
- This section is being researched, and is not completed.
Toxicity and Overdose
- The use of gemposide caused diarrhea in mice.
Dosage
- 3-12 grams.
- Part used: fruit.
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:
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- Dan Bensky
- Him Che. Yeung
- John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
- Max Wichtl
- Dan Bensky
- Him Che. Yeung
- Qiao Yi