Ilex Cornuta Lindl
Gou Gu Zi

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; astringent; minor warm

Part(s) used

Fruit

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

Supplement the liver and kidneystrengthen sinew and quicken the network vesselssecure lower burner

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Deficiency and low fever; Pain in muscles and bones; Metrorrhagia; Vaginal discharge; Diarrhea