Single Herb Glossary
Bái Guǒ 百果
| Pharmaceutical name | Ginkgo Semen ginkgo nut "white fruit" |
| Category | Stabilize and Bind |
| Key Properties | Treats Phlegm-Heat, cough & wheezing Eliminates turbid Damp, vaginal discharge |
| Properties | Sweet, Bitter Astringent, Neutral Slightly Toxic |
| Tropism | KD, LU |
| Actions & Indications | 1) Preserves Lungs & Arrests Wheezing 2) Eliminates Dampness, Stops Discharge, & Contains Urine (vaginal discharge, & turbid urine: Damp Heat) |
| Dosages | 4.5-9g |
| Contraindications (TCM) | Excess Patterns. Caution with viscous sputum that is difficult to expectorate. Due to slight toxicity, should not be taken in large quantities or for long term use. |
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| Chemical Composition | Ginnol, bilobol, ginkgolic acid, hydroginkgolic acid, ginkgolinic acid, ginkgo!, anacardic acid, protein, lipids, carbohydrates |
| Pharmacological Effects | • Antibiotic: inhibitory influence against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, and various pathogenic fungi • Respiratory: intraperitoneal injection showed expectorant and bronchodilating effects • Cardiovascular: according to one report, 500 mg/kg of bilobol lowered blood pressure in rabbits, rats, and guinea pigs; increases vascular permeability, and may cause edema • Uterine stimulant: administration of bilobol associated with contraction of uterus in rabbits |
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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.