Chinese Pearleaf Crabapple
Fructus Mali Asiaticae
Lin Qin

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sour; sweet; warm

Part(s) used

Fruit

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To precipitate qi and loosen chest, engender liquid and allay thirst, harmonize center and relieve pain.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Diabetes mellitus, phlegm-rheum and food retention, glomus and congestion in chest and diaphragm, cholera, vomiting diarrhea with abdominal pain, dysentery.