Tian Zhu Zi天竺子
Fructus NandinaeCommon Nandina
- Ligeramente tóxico
- Categoría
- Hierbas que transforman la Flema y detienen la tos
- Naturaleza
- neutro
- Sabor
- ácido, dulce
- Canales de destino
- Pulmón
- Dosis
- 6–15 g
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Acciones & indicaciones
- Astringes the Lungs, tonifies *Qi relieves coughing and resolves Phlegm*
- Coughing with excessive phlegm, chronic coughing, fever, asthma, pertussis, diarrhea, conjunctivitis, swelling, malaria
Contraindicaciones
Contraindicated in cough caused by Wind-Cold.
Notas
- One source credits it with strengthening the tendons.
- Studies indicate antifungal and antioxidant properties.
- The berries are regarded as mildly toxic.
- In Chinese medicine the dried berries treat cough, while tonics made from the bark and root-bark are used for eye conditions, influenza, muscle pain, rheumatism, gastrointestinal complaints, and fever; the fruit itself is used for cough, asthma, whooping cough, malaria, and penile ulcers.
- In Japan the fruit is used for cough and breathing difficulties.