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Properties & Channels

Drug Interactions

Incompatible Herbs

Toxic or Endangered

Latin Name Notes

Shi Di (Persimmon Calyx)

Herb 13 of 19 in Herbs that Regulate the Qi

Channels:
ST

Properties:
Bitter, Astringent, Neutral

Latin Name:
Calyx Diospyri Kaki

Actions

Directs Qi Downward and Stops Hiccups
Treats Hiccups and belching in both hot or cold patterns

Contraindications and Cautions

None Noted

Herb-Drug Interactions

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Toxicity and Overdose

None Noted

Dosage

3-12 grams in decoction (Chen)
3-12 grams in decoction (Bensky)

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

Ding Xiang Shi Di Tang (Clove and Persimmon Calyx Decoction)
Formulas that Direct Rebellious Qi Downward

References

Herbs

13. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Revised Edition)
- Dan Bensky

25. Lancet 2000 January 8;355(9198):134-138 (Article)
- Fugh-Berman A.

17. Handbook of Chinese Herbs (Second Edition)
- Him Che. Yeung

12. Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology (First Edition)
- John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen

26. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals (Third Edition)
- Max Wichtl

Formulas

15. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies (First Edition)
- Dan Bensky

18. Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas (First Edition)
- Him Che. Yeung

16. The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Study Guide (First Edition)
- Qiao Yi

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