Distribution:
Fujian, Taiwan, Guangdong, Hainan, Guangxi, Sichuan, Guizhou, Yunnan provinces of China.
Properties (characteristics):
Bitter, sweet, sour, cold.
Channels meridians entered:
Spleen, stomach.
Actions & Indications:
Ridding of infection and soothing the pharynx, promoting saliva and quenching thirst. Being use in treatment of influenza with fever, cough, pain in throat, diphtheria, thirst and irritably hot, Hypertension (High Blood pressure).
Chemical ingredients:
vitamin C (1.0~1.8%)
tannin (:45%, in unripe fruit 30-35%)
glucogallin
gallic acid
ellagic acid
corilagin
terchebin
chebulagic acid
chebulinic acid
chebulic acid
etc.......
Dosage:
Taking orally: in decoction 15-30g; or use fresh herb to make juice.
Cautions:
Use with care in cases of spleen deficient.