Fructus Chaenomelis

Overview

Aliases

Muguashi, Tiejiaoli

Nature and Flavor

Warm, sour

What's Inside

Ingredients

It contains malic acid, tartaric acid, citric acid, saponins and flavonoids. The fresh fruit contains catalase, and the seeds contain hydrocyanic acid.

Therapeutic Effects

This herb has a marked anti-swelling effect in experimental arthritis in animals and appears to relieve gastrointestinal and limb muscle spasms. It also has hepatoprotective and antibacterial effects and can inhibit macrophage phagocytosis.

Precautions

No precautions information available

NOTE: THE INFORMATION PROVIDE IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES
ONLY AND IS NOT INTENDED AS MEDICAL ADVICE.