Cape Gooseberry
Cape Gooseberry is listed in the traditional category “herbs that Clear Heat and Purge Fire: Herbs that Clear Heat and Detoxify.” Source-described actions include Clear Heat, detoxifies, benefit the throat and transforms Phlegm; Clears fevers and promotes diuresis; Calms the Shen, clears vision and tonifies Qi. This educational materia medica profile documents traditional properties, functions, and safety context.
Key reference facts
- Category
- herbs that Clear Heat and Purge Fire: Herbs that Clear Heat and Detoxify
- Nature
- Cold
- Flavor
- Bitter, Sour
- Channels
- Heart, Lung
Source reference: American Dragon · Suan Jiang