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Nandinae Fructus

Nandina fruit

南天竹子 〔南天竹子〕 nán tiān zhú zǐ

Alternate English names: sacred bamboo fruit

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Nandina domestica Thunb.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Sour and sweet; balanced; toxic.

Actions and indications: Constrains the lung, relieves cough, clears the liver, and brightens the eyes. Treats enduring cough; panting; whooping cough; malarial disease; lower-body gān.

Dosage and method: Oral: Decoct (6–15g) or burn preserving nature and grind. Topical: Apply crushed, or burn preserving nature, grind, and apply mixed with fluid.

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