Jin Ying Zi
金櫻子 jīn yīng zǐ, "golden cherry fruit"

Category: Herbs that Stabilize and Bind (Astringents)  Browse

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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Alternate Names:
NamePin YinChineseTranslated
Fructus Rosae Laevigatae   
Tastes
Tastes:
Astringent , Sour  Browse
Dosage
Dosage:
6-12g in decoctions; if used alone, up to 30g
Cautions
Cautions:
Contraindicated in patterns of excess pathogenic influences, especially heat. Overdosage or prolonged use may cause such side effects as abdominal pain or constipation. See Toxicity.
Meridians
Meridians:
Urinary Bladder , Kidney , Large Intestine  Browse
Preparation
Preparation:
Very occasionally the consumption of the unprepared fruit will cause abdominal pain; for these individuals the use of prepared Cherokee rosehip is appropriate, such as bran-fried Cherokee rosehip, which simply protects the Stomach, or honey-prepared Cherokee rosehip.
Quality
Quality:
Consists of large, reddish yellow, glossy fruit without spines.
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Changsha Explanation of Medicines  Browse
Notes
Notes:
No notes at this time
Formulas
Formulas (1)
Family:
Rosaceae  Browse

Alternate Names:
Pharmaceutical: Rosae laevigatae Fructus
Botanical: Rosa Laevigata Michx.
Japanese: kinōshi
Korean: keumaengja
Common: Cherokee rosehip
 
Temperature:  Neutral  Browse