Fructus Trapae Bispinosae
Ling

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sweet; cool

Part(s) used

Sarcocarp

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

Fortify the spleen and boost the stomacheliminate vexation and thirstresolve toxins

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Diarrhea due to spleen deficiency; Polydipsia due to summer heat; Excessive drinking; Dysentery