Fructus Canarii

Qing Guo

Name

Qing Guo (Fructus Canarii)

Property

Sweet, sour, neutral; lung and stomach meridians entered.

Actions

Clear lung and relieve sore throat, promote the secretion of saliva and remove toxicity.

Indications

Sore throat, epilepsy, polydipsia, haematemesis with cough, bacillary dysentery, fugutoxin, alcoholism.

Dosage and administration

Decoct 6~12 g, or made paste or pills. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded into powder for sprinkling or applying with oil.

Cations

It is contraindicated for early stage of exterior syndrome.