Single Herb Glossary
Jīn Yīng Zǐ 金櫻子
| Pharmaceutical name | Rosae laevigatae Fructus Cherokee rosehip, Rosa laevigata "golden cherry fruit" |
| Category | Stabilize and Bind |
| Key Properties | Binds Lower Jiao in order to Secure the Essence, Contains Urination Halts Chronic Diarrhea |
| Properties | Sour Astringent Neutral |
| Tropism | UB, KD, LI |
| Actions & Indications | 1) Stabilize KD & Secure Essence (sperm, urine, vaginal discharge) 2) Binds up Intestines & Stops Diarrhea (dysentery) |
| Dosages | 6 -12g in decoctions; if used alone, up to 30g |
| Contraindications (TCM) | CI: Excess Fire or exterior disorders; |
| Contraindications (Western) | May cause side effects: abdominal pain, constipation, cough |
| Chemical Composition | Saponins, limonene, citric acid, mallic acid, fructose, sucrose, tannin, resin, vitamin C |
| Pharmacological Effects | • Antihyperlipidemic: in rabbits with artificially-induced atherosclerosis, daily administration of herb for 2 to 3 weeks significantly reduced total cholesterol and β-lipoprotein, compared to placebo group; decrease in fat content in heart and liver also observed • Antibiotic: decoction has inhibitory effect against various influenza viruses; 25% solution has limiting influence on S. aureus, E. coli, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa |
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