Cydonia sinensis (Mugua)

Distribution:
Anhui, Hubei, Zhejiang, Sichuan.
 
Properties (characteristics):
Sour, slightly warm
 
Channels (meridians) entered:
Liver, spleen.
 
Medical functions:
Regulated autonomous nervous system
anti-inflammatory
anti-rheumatism
anti-diuretic
analgesic
relieve spastic muscles effect

Actions & Indications:
Being used for Sciatica, restless leg syndrome, Cervical Spondylosis, bone spurs,  Rheumatic Arthritis, pain in loin and knee joints, beriberi with Edema, lack of strength in legs and knees, rheumatoid arthritis, Eczema, Virus Hepatitis, prevent cirrhosis of liver resulting in ascites, spasm of gastrocnemius muscle (calf), vascular headache, for lowering blood lipids and Obesity.
 
Chemical ingredients:
Seven compounds were isolated and the structures of these compounds were identified as oleanolic acid(1), betulinic acid(2), 3-O-acetyl pomolic acid(3), ethyl chlorogenate(4), protocatechuic acid(5), gallic acid(6), kojic acid(7), respectively. Conclusion Compounds 4-7 are isolated from the Chaenomeles genus for the first time.
 
Daly Dosage:
9 -15 g
 
Cautions:
Do not use in cases of cold or influenza. Excessive use may harm the teeth and bones.