Single Herbs

Category	Xie Xia Yao 瀉下藥
Sub Category	Jun Xia Zhu Shui 峻下逐水
Name	Qian Jin Zi 千金子 Moleplant seed
Grown	Throughout China.
Source	The ripe seed of Phytolacca acinosa Roxb.
Ingredients	Fatty oils
Pharma Effect	The herb has diuretic and laxative effects.
Properties	Acrid, warm, toxic
Channels	Liver, kidney, large intestine
Function	Drives out congested water, reduce edema and expels blood stasis.
Clinic Usage	For edema, difficult urination and defecation, blood stasis, mass in the abdomen and amenorrhea. Use externally for ringworm and snake bites.
Cautions	Contraindicated during pregnancy and in cases of weak patients.
Dosage	1~2g. Use in pills or powders.
Storage	Store in a tightly sealed, dry place. Protect from worm infestation.