Cherokee Rosehip, jīn Yīng Zǐ, ⾦樱⼦, Fructus Rosae Laevigatae

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Attributes: Hypotensive • Diuretic
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Constituents: 
Kaempferol • furostanol bisglycoside • Harmine

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Tribulus Terrestris is not in the USDA Plant Database.  Drill down via USDA Interactive Map:

USA: Tribulus Terrestris USDA Zones:  

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Category: Extinguish Wind Stop Tremors 
English: Caltrop Fruit    Pinyin:  Ci (Bai) Ji Li      Pharmaceutical: Fructus Tribulus Terrestris  
Organs: Liver      Temperature: Neutral  
Taste: Acrid • Bitter       Toxicity:   
Patterns:  
Actions:  Stop tremors • Pacify liver • Dispel wind heat • Anchor Liver Yang • Brighten eyes • Relieve itching • Facilitate Liver Qi flow
Indications: Bitter taste • Liver yang rising • Liver heat eye disorders • Eczema • Itchy skin lesions • Liver Qi stagnation
Contraindications: Pregnancy • Blood and Qi Xu
Typical Dosage: 6g-15g          Guidelines
Parts Used:       Notable for:
Other:
Combine With Purpose
Formulas with Ci (Bai) Ji Li

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Be cautions with all medicine.
Potential Drug Interactions

Herbal medicine may interact negatively with pharma drugs and other herbs.  Examples below:

Herbs:

Pharma Drugs:Diuretic drugs

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Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience.  While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts,  variations may result from the numerous English translations.   Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs.  The information here is strictly for educational purposes. 

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