Single Herbs

Category	Qu Chong Yao 驅蟲藥
Sub Category
Name	Shi Jun Zi 使君子 Rangoon creeper fruit
Grown	South and central China.
Source	Dried, ripe fruits of Quisqualis indica L.
Ingredients	Quisqualic acid, Glutamic acid, Serine
Pharma Effect	1) The herbal extract can paralyze roundworms in pigs. 2) Hypodermic injection of the herbal extract showed a sedative, muscle-relaxation effect in mice. 3) Active ingredient Quisqualic acid can stimulate motor nerves.
Properties	Sweet, warm
Channels	Spleen, stomach
Function	Reduces food accumulation and strengthens spleen.
Clinic Usage	For abdominal pain due to roundworms, infantile malnutrition, turbid urination and five types of infantile malnutrition. This is a major herb for childhood illness.
Cautions	Do not drink hot tea while taking this herb. Overdose can cause regurgitation, dizziness and vomiting.
Dosage	9~12g for decoctions, 6~9g of the seeds for pills or powders.
Storage	Store in a dry, well-ventilated place. Protect from mold and worm infestation.