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Origin:<Shennong bencaojing>
Story:The legend of the Gardenia
Parts used:Dried ripe fruit
TCM category:Herbs that clear Heat and purge Fire and/or clear Summer Heat
TCM nature:Cold
TCM taste(s): Bitter
Organ affinity: Gallbladder,lung,heart,Sanjiao
Chinese name:栀子
Other names: Zhi zi,Cape jasmine fruits,Gardenia fruit.
Preparation: Remove stems and impurities, steam or boil slightly in water, dry. Crush before use.
Functions:
Daily application:
The benefits of brewing tea:
1.Clearing heat and detoxifying: Gardenia is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine as a herb for clearing heat and detoxification. It has the properties of clearing heat and cooling blood, and is suitable for symptoms such as fever, oral ulcers, abscesses, eyes redness, eyes swelling, and eyes pain.
2.Diuresis and reducing swelling: Gardenia has the effect of promoting diuresis and reducing swelling, and can be used to treat edema, urinary tract infections, and other related issues.
3.Improving skin problems: Gardenia has a certain therapeutic effect on skin problems such as abscesses, eczema, acne, and can alleviate symptoms and reduce inflammation.
4.Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory: Gardenia has certain antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects, providing relief for inflammatory conditions caused by infections.
5.Soothing the liver and promoting bile secretion: Gardenia helps soothe the liver and promote bile secretion, making it beneficial for liver and gallbladder issues such as cholecystitis, gallstones, jaundice, and other related conditions.
6.Discharging fire and remove troubles : Gardenia is effective in clearing the excessive fire and heat from the heart meridian, alleviating symptoms such as restlessness and depression caused by excessive heat.
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Wise things:
1.Don't mix different single product together unless you understand its characteristics.
2.If you want to mix different products, please contact me.
3.Be not afraid of going slowly, only of standing still---Chinese proverb.