Ya Dan Zi
鴉膽子 Yā Dǎn Zǐ, "crow gallbladder seed"

Category: Clear Heat and Resolves Toxicity  Browse

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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Tastes
Tastes:
Bitter  Browse
Dosage
Dosage:
0.5-2g
Toxic
Cautions
Cautions:
This herb stimulates the gastrointestinal mucosa and is toxic to both the liver and kidneys. Patients should be monitored carefully. The herb should not be taken long term, nor in large doses. Contraindicated in those with Spleen and Stomach Deficiency or with pre-existing gastrointestinal bleeding, hepatic disease, or renal disease
Meridians
Meridians:
Liver , Large Intestine  Browse
Preparation
Preparation:
• Defatted
Quality
Quality:
Good quality - big, full fruits with white, oily seeds inside
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (3rd edition) ('Bensky')  Browse
Notes
Notes:
No notes at this time
Formulas
Formulas
There are no known formulas that contain this herb at this time
Family:
Simarubaceae  Browse

Alternate Names:
Pharmaceutical: Bruceae Fructus
Botanical: Brucea javanica (L.) MERR.
Japanese: atanshi
Korean: adamja
Common: brucea fruit, java brucea fruit
 
Temperature:  Cold  Browse