Persimmon
Diospyros Kaki
Shi Zi

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sweet; astringent; cool

Part(s) used

Fruit

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To clear heat, engender liquid, moisten lung, resolve toxin.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Cough, heat vexation and thirst, blood ejection, mouth sore, heat dysentery, hematochezia.