Single Herb Glossary
Shǐ Jūn Zǐ 使君子
| Pharmaceutical name | Quisqualis Fructus Quisqualis indica fruit, Rangoon creeper fruit with seeds, quisqualis |
| Category | Parasites |
| Key Properties | Kills parasites Treats childhood nutritional impairment |
| Properties | Sweet Warm Sl. Toxic |
| Tropism | SP, ST |
| Actions & Indications | 1) Kills Parasites 2) Strengthens the Spleen & Dissolves Accumulations |
| Dosages | 9-12g |
| Contraindications (TCM) | CI w/ all hot teas, including black, oolong, green: may develop nausea, diarrhea & belch. Can chew Ding Xiang or Gan Cao to counter these effects |
| Contraindications (Western) | May have allergic reactions: headache, dizziness, vertigo, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abd pain, perspiration, cold extremities; severe cases: seizures, convulsions, dyspnea, decreased blood pressure |
| Chemical Composition | Quisqualic acid, potassium quisqualate, cyanidin monoglycoside, trigonelline |
| Pharmacological Effects | • Antiparasitic: marked ability to paralyze, but not kill, roundworms in pigs; water extract was effective, but alcohol extract or crude powder were not; potassium quisqualate generally considered to be the main active constituent; powder also effective against pinworm • Antibiotic: inhibitory effect in vitro against various pathogenic fungi and dermatophytes |
| Herb-Drug Interactions | |
| Classical Formula(s) |
This information is a reference tool for Chinese herbal studies. It is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult a primary health professional if you require health advisory.