| Pin-yin: |
ci ji li |
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| English name: |
Tribulus fruit |
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| Where grown: |
East, north and west China. |
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| Source: |
Dried fruit of Tribulus terrestris L. |
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| Ingredients: |
Harman, Harmine |
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| Pharmacological effect: |
Can lower blood pressure, is diuretic and anti-microbial. |
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| Properties: |
Bitter, acrid, neutral |
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| Channels entered: |
Liver |
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| Function: |
Calms and spreads lung qi, dispels wind and improves eyesight. |
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| Major Clinic Usage: |
For headache due to ascending liver yang, dizziness, discomfort in chest and rib cage due to clumping liver qi, milk blockage, rubella, itchy skin lesions, red eyes and excessive tearing due to wind-heat. |
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| Usage and Dosage: |
6~10g |
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| Storage: |
Store in a dry, well-ventilated place. |
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