| Chinese Name |
Mugua |
| Latin |
Fructus Chaenomelis
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| English Name |
Common Floweringquince Fruit
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| Key Characteristics |
Herb that dispels wind-dampness and disperses cold
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| Source |
Drided nearly ripe fruit of Chaenomeles speciosa (Sweet) Nakai (Fam. Rosaceae) |
| Property, Flavor and Meridians Entered |
Sour, warm; Liver, Spleen |
| Actions |
To soothe the liver and tendons, regulate the stomach function and resolve dampness.
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| Indications |
Arthralgia due to cold, aching pain and heaviness sensation of the lower back and knees, systremma due to vomiting and diarrhea, beriberi and edema of foot, in addition, used for acute bacillary dysentery, acute viral hepatitis, athlete foot and tetanus.
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| Precaution |
It is forbidden to prescribe to those with internal constrained heat and scanty dark urine.
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| Chemical Composition |
It contains oleanolic acid, malic acid, citric acid, tartaric acid, etc.
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