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Dracontomelonis Fructus

Dracontomelon fruit

人面子 〔人面子〕 rén miàn zǐ

Alternate English names: Pacific walnut fruit

Alternate Chinese names: 银棯 yín rěn

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Dracontomelon dao (Blanco) Merr. et Rolfe

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Sweet and sour; balanced; nontoxic.

Actions and indications: Fortifies the stomach; dispels drunkenness. Treats itchy wind toxin sores. The seed treats child fright epilepsy (jīng xián).

Dosage and method: Oral: Eat raw; seed can be grown to a powder after nature-preservative burning. Topical: Apply crushed.

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