Japanese Raisin Tree Root
Hovenia Dulcis
Zhi Ju Gen

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sweet; astringent; warm

Part(s) used

Root

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To dispel wind and quicken network vessels, stanch bleeding, resolve liquor.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Vacuity taxation blood ejection, wind-damp pain in sinew and bone.