Single Herbs

Category	Shou Se Yao 收澀藥
Sub Category
Name	Wu Wei Zi 五味子 Schisandra fruit
Grown	North and south China.
Source	Dried fruit of Schizandra chinensis (Turcz.)Baill.
Ingredients	Schizandrin, ?-Chamigrene, Gomisins
Pharma Effect	1) Active ingredient schizamdrin can lower body temperature in mice. It can also alleviate pain. A large dosage helps relax muscle. For gastrointestinal tract, it has an inhibiting effect on ulcers and secretion of gastric juice. With a dosage of 25mg/kg,
Properties	Sour, sweet, warm
Channels	Lungs, heart, kidneys
Function	Constrains lung qi leakage, tones kidneys, strengthens essence and qi.
Clinic Usage	For wheezing, dry heaves, irritability, thirst, edema, weakness due to consumption, nocturnal emission, spermatorrhea, diarrhea and platycoria.
Cautions	Contraindicated if an exterior condition is not cleared and excessive heat is in the interior. Also contraindicated in the early stages of coughing or rashes.
Dosage	1.5~6g
Storage	Store in a cool, dry place. Keep tightly sealed.