The efficacy and function of Gardenia jasminoides

Gardenia jasminoides is a very common Chinese medicine and also a very important medicinal material. We need to pay attention to it. Water Gardenia can be used in combination with other medicines, and we need to take them appropriately according to our physical condition. Let’s take a look at the main effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine Gardenia jasminoides.

[Other names] Fu Shi Gardenia (Leigong Paozhi Lun), Water Gardenia (Bamin Tongzhi), Huang Jizi, Huangzhi (Fujian Folk Herbs), Horse Tooth Gardenia, Jian Gardenia, Yellow Gardenia (Pharmaceutical Science).

[Source] It is the fruit of Gardenia jasminoides, a plant of the Rubiaceae family.

[Original form] Gardenia jasminoides, also known as water chicken flower ("Questioning Materia Medica"), gardenia.

【Habitat distribution】 Distributed in central and southern my country.

[Properties and flavors] "Fujian Folk Herbs": "bitter, cold."

【Functions and indications】 ① "Chinese Medicinal Plants": "can dissipate heat and toxins."

【Usage and Dosage】 For external use: mash and apply.

[Additional prescription] To treat sprain: six to seven gardenias, one liang of flour, two liang of rice wine, and half a liang of ginger. Mash them together and apply to the injured area. (Fujian Folk Herbs)

[Remarks] This product is similar to gardenia but longer and is generally used as a dye. Its medicinal use is mostly as a dressing for external injuries. In addition, the fruits of the same genus Gardenia jasminoides are also used as water gardenia.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Fujian Folk Herbs".

Above we introduced what water gardenia is. We know that water gardenia is actually a traditional Chinese medicinal material that can bring us health benefits and has almost no major side effects, so you might as well try it in your spare time.