Fruit of Terminalia chebula Retz

Class: Astringent
Name:
Pinyin: He Zi
Pharmaceutical: Fructus Terminaliae Chebulae
Other names: Sheng He Zi, Sheng He Zi Rou, Sheng He Li Le, Ke Zi
Description: Medicine Terminalia Fruit.
Properties:
Nature: Warm.
Taste: Bitter, acid, astringent.
Organ: Lungs, Large Intestine.
Toxicity: Non toxic.
Actions:
Strengthens the Intestines.
Restrains Lungs.
Moves Qi downwards.
Allows the air to circulate in the throat.
Warning:
Contraindications: Damp-Heat obstructing the Interior.