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Trapae Incisae Fructus

Prickly water caltrop fruit

刺菱 〔刺菱〕 cì líng

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Trapa incisa Sieb. et Zucc. var. quadricaudata Glück

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Sweet*; balanced*; nontoxic*.

Actions and indications: Supplements the spleen and fortifies the stomach; allays thirst and engenders liquid; calms liver qì; frees kidney water; boosts the blood and disperses food.*

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