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Cape Jasmine Fruit

Cape Jasmine Fruit is listed in the traditional category “Herbs that Clean Heat and Drain Fire: Herbs that Clear Heat in the Qi Stage.” Source-described actions include Clears Heat, reduces Fire and eliminates irritability in the San Jiao; Clears Heat and resolves Dampness (Drains Damp-Heat); Cools the Blood and relieves toxicity (stops bleeding by astringing). This educational materia medica profile documents traditional properties, functions, and safety context.

Key reference facts

Category
Herbs that Clean Heat and Drain Fire: Herbs that Clear Heat in the Qi Stage
Nature
Cold
Flavor
Bitter, (Astringent)
Channels
Heart, Lung, Stomach, Liver, Triple Burner, (Gallbladder), (Yin Wei)

Source reference: American Dragon · Zhi Zi (Shan Zhi Zi)

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