Single Herb Glossary
Fù Pén Zǐ 覆盆子
| Pharmaceutical name | Rubi Fructus Chinese raspberry, rubus "overturned [bed] pan fruit" |
| Category | Stabilize and Bind |
| Key Properties | Augments true Yin of Kidneys Contains Urine Secures Essence |
| Properties | Sweet Astrigent, Neutral |
| Tropism | KD, LV |
| Actions & Indications | 1) Augments & Stabilizes KD, Binds Essence, & Contains Urine 2) Assists Yang & Improves Vision |
| Dosages | 6-12g |
| Contraindications (TCM) | Burning dysuria from Damp-Heat accumulation in Lower Jiao Caution with Kid Yin Deficiency with Heat |
| Contraindications (Western) | |
| Chemical Composition | Rubusoside, fupenzic acid, ellagic acid, β-sitosterol |
| Pharmacological Effects | • Antibiotic: inhibitory effect on S. aureus and Vibrio cholerae • Hormonal: exerts estrogen-like activity on vaginal mucosa of rats and rabbits |
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