Difference between revisions of "Jin Ying Zi"

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Other Names : 金樱子 - Fructus Rosae Laevigatae, Cherokee Rose, Rosa Laevigata, Cherokee Rosehip, Chinese Rosehip, Fructus Rosae Laevigatae, Rosae laevigatae Fructus, golden cherry fruit, Jinyingzi, Rosa laevigata fruit

Special Precautions of Jin Ying Zi

• It shouldn’t be used in the cases of accompanied neurasthenia, insomnia, night sweats, excess fire, and pathogenic heat.
• Contraindicated for those with Excess pathogenic influences, especially Heat.
• Contraindicated for those with Blazing Fire from Yin Deficiency with incontinence of urine or spermatorrhea.
• Overdose or long term use may cause abdominal pain or constipation.
• Cucumber and pork liver are not allowed when this herb is being taken.
• Since it is rich in vitamin C, side effects related to vitamin C would occur if taken in overdose.

Health Benefits and Uses of Jin Ying Zi

• Stabilizes the Kidneys, astringes urine and retains Jing : Deficiency and instability of the Lower Jiao with spermatorrhea, urinary incontinence and vaginal discharge
• The tannin contained has astringent, antidiarrheal effect : Astringes the Intestines and stops diarrhea : Chronic diarrhea and dysenteric disorders
• Its decoction can inhibit Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, tetanus, leptospira and influenza virus.
• Its decoction has anti-atherosclerotic effect.
• traditional chinese medicine to treat Spermatorrhea

Used in

• Wong Lo Kat
• Ba Ji Yin Yang Wan