Fruit of Largeflower Gardenia
Fructus Gardeniae Grandiflorae
Shui Zhi

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; cold

Part(s) used

Fruit

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

Clear heat and resolve toxindisperse swelling and relieve pain

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Heat toxicity; Jaundice; Epistaxis; Nephritis and edema; Contusion and sprain