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Solani Melongenae Fructus

Eggplant

茄子 〔茄子〕 qié zǐ

Alternate English names: aubergine melongene

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Solanum melongena L.

Use: Alimentary

Properties: Sweet; cool.

Channel entry: Spleen, stomach, and large intestine channels.

Actions and indications: Clears heat, quickens the blood, relieves pain, and disperses swelling. Treats intestinal wind bleeding; heat toxin sores and welling-abscesses (yōng); ulceration.

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