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Chaenomelis Cathayensis Fructus

Cathay quince

樝子 〔樝子〕 zhā zǐ

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in PRC Pharmacopoeia: Chaenomeles speciosa (Sweet) Nakai. [=Chaenomeles lagenaria (Loisel.) Koidz.] (PRC Pharmacopoeia)

Origin in unofficial sources: Chaenomeles lagenaria (Loisel.) Koidz. var. cathayensis (Hemsl.) Rehd.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Sour and astringent; balanced.

Actions and indications: Treats vomiting and diarrhea with cramp; nausea and acid upwelling; dysentery.

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