Medicinals
shì dì / 柿蒂 / 柿蒂 / persimmon calyx
Latin pharmacognostic name: Kaki Calyx
Alternate English names:
Alternate Chinese names: 柿丁 shì dīng; 柿萼 shì è; 柿钱 shì qián; 柿子把 shì zǐ bǎ
Origin: Plant
Use: medicinal
Category: Qì-rectifying agents
Properties: Bitter, astringent; balanced.
Channel entry: stomach channel.
Indications:
Downbears qì and checks hiccup: Hiccup.
Dosage & Method:
Oral: 6–10g in decoctions.
Product Description:
The dried calyx is lid-shaped, with a stalk at the tip, or a hole if it is missing. The central part is thicker, and the thinner margin comprises four triangular lobes, which often curl upward and easily break. The base is saucer-shaped, 1.5–2.5 cm, and 1–4 mm thick. The outer surface is a reddish brown. When closely observed, it is seen to have sparse fine short rust-colored hairs on the inner surface. It is hard and brittle in substance and has no smell.
Quality:
Thick brown calyces with a bloom are the best.
Product Area:
Sìchuān, Guǎngdōng.
Etymology:
The name shì dì 柿蒂 literally means ""persimmon stalk.""