ancient wisdom Β· Herb
Chinese Chestnut
Chinese Chestnut. Properties: Sweet; Slightly Salty; Neutral. Meridians: Spleen; Kidney
πΏ Names
Pinyin Name
Ban Li
δΈζε (Chinese)
ζΏζ
Latin Name
Semen Castaneae Molissimae
English Name
Chinese Chestnut
β― TCM Properties
Properties (ζ§ε³)
Sweet; Slightly Salty; Neutral
Meridians (ε½η»)
Spleen; Kidney
Part Used
Kernel
π©Ί Clinical Profile
Function (εθ½)
To boost qi and fortify spleen, supplement kidney and strengthen sinews, quicken blood and disperse swelling, stanch bleeding.
Indication (δΈ»ζ²»)
Spleen vacuity diarrhea, stomach reflux vomiting, limp aching in legs and knees, sinew and bone wound with swelling pain, scrofula, blood ejection, spontaneous external bleeding, bloody stool.
π External References
HERB DB
TCMID
4065
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