gardenia fruit
栀子zhī zǐ · Gardenia jasminoides
Category
clear Heat, drain Fire
Nature
cold
Taste
bitter
Meridians
Heart, Lung, Stomach, Liver, Triple Burner
Dosage
6–9 g
in broth
Functions
dispels fire, relieves anxiety clears away dampness and heat cools the blood, stops bleeding
Indications
restlessness, insomnia in hot weather jaundice caused by dampness and heat bleeding caused by hot blood
Contraindications
Cold and emptiness of the spleen with loose stools
Notes
It drains the “fire of anxiety” from the three heaters, relieving restlessness and insomnia; it also clears damp-heat in cases of jaundice. Family: Rubiaceae Part used: fruit Active constituents: genioside, crocin
For education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified practitioner.