Single Herbs

Category	Qing Re Yao 清熱藥
Sub Category	Qing Re Xie Huo 清熱瀉火
Name	Zhi Zi 梔子 Cape jasmine fruit
Grown	South China.
Source	Dried, ripe fruit of Gardenia jasminoides Ellis. var. angustifolia Nakai.
Ingredients	lfidoid glyceside, Jasminoidin, Geniposide, Gardenoside, Genipine-1-?-gentiobioside, Gardoside, Crocin
Pharma Effect	1) Stimulating bile secretion: the herbal extract can stimulate bile secretion. It also has an inhibiting effect on bilirubin ascending of blood or peripheral lymph due to common bile duct ligation in rabbits or mice. The ingredeients crocin, crocetion an
Properties	Bitter, cold
Channels	Heart, lung, three burners
Function	Clears heat, drains fire, cools blood, directs the heat in heart and lungs downward and dispelled by urination.
Clinic Usage	For irritability, insomnia, jaundice, gonorrhea, thirst, red eyes, headache, blood expectoration, nosebleeds and a yellowish tone on the skin due to damp heat (indication of acute infectious hepatitis and serum hepatitis).
Cautions	Contraindicated in cases of loose stool due to spleen deficiency.
Dosage	6~9g. Proper amount of powder for external use.
Storage	Store in a dry place. Protect from worm infestation.