sha ji
shā jí, "sand thorns"

Category: Tonify Qi  Browse

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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Tastes
Tastes:
Astringent , Sour , Slightly Sweet  Browse
Dosage
Dosage:
3-9g
Cautions
Cautions:
Contraindicated in those with either deep-seated, congealed cold or internal heat with fire from excess.
Meridians
Meridians:
Lung , Spleen , Liver , Stomach , Large Intestine  Browse
Preparation
Preparation:
No preparation data at this time
Quality
Quality:
Good quality is large, reddish brown, and has a thick and soft pulp.
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (3rd edition) ('Bensky')  Browse
Notes
Notes:
Formulas
Formulas
There are no known formulas that contain this herb at this time
Alternate Names:
Pharmaceutical: Hippophae Fructus
Botanical:
Japanese:
Korean: sageuk
Common: swallow thorn, sea buckthorn fruit
 
Temperature:  Warm  Browse