Emblic Leafflower Fruit
Phyllanthi Fructus, Fructus Phyllanthi
Yu Gan Zi

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sweet; sour; astringent; cool

Part(s) used

Fruit

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To remove heat from blood, to promote digestion and the production of body fluid, and to relieve cough.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Treatment of heat in the blood and blood stasis, liver and gall bladder diseases, dyspepsia, abdominal pain, cough, sore throat, dryness of the mouth.