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Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Prinsepia uniflora Batal.*; Prinsepia uniflora Batal. var. serrata Rehd.*

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Sweet; cold; nontoxic.

Channel entry: Liver and heart channels.

Actions and indications: Dispels wind, disperses heat, nourishes the liver and brightens the eyes. Treats painful red swollen eyes; dim vision and aversion to light; ulceration of the canthus; tearing; nosebleed.

Quality: Plump light brown fruits are the best.

Production area: Shānxī, Hénán, Shǎnxī (Shaanxi), and Gānsū.

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