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Gardeniae Grandiflorae Radix

Large-flowered gardenia root

水栀根 〔水梔根〕 shuǐ zhī gēn

Alternate English names: large-flowered Cape jasmine root

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Gardenia jasminoides Ellis var. grandiflora Nakai

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Sweet; balanced.

Actions and indications: Clears heat and cools the blood; relieves pain; courses wind and eliminates dampness. Treats yellow obesity (huáng pàng 黄胖) and jaundice; arthritis; toothache.*

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