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Tian Zhu Zi天竺子

Fructus NandinaeCommon Nandina

  • Slightly toxic
Category
Herbs that transform Phlegm and stop cough
Nature
neutral
Taste
sour, sweet
Channels entered
Lung
Dosage
6–15 g

Actions & indications

Astringes the Lungs, tonifies *Qi relieves coughing and resolves Phlegm*
Coughing with excessive phlegm, chronic coughing, fever, asthma, pertussis, diarrhea, conjunctivitis, swelling, malaria

Contraindications

Contraindicated in cough caused by Wind-Cold.

Notes

  • 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.