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Man Jing Zi (蔓荊子), the fruit of Vitex, disperses wind-heat from the head and clears and benefits the head and eyes, relieving headache, dizziness and red, painful eyes.
Latin / Pharmaceutical Name
Vitex trifolia (Fructus Viticis)
Common English Name
Vitex fruit
Taste
Acrid, bitter
Temperature
Cool
Channels Entered
Bladder, Liver, Stomach
Actions & Functions
- Disperses wind-heat and clears the head
- Benefits the eyes and ears and relieves headache
Indications
Wind-heat with headache and a heavy, distended head; red, painful or watery eyes; and dizziness and gum pain.
Dosage
6-12 g in decoction.
Common Combinations
With Ju Hua and Bo He for wind-heat headache and eye disorders.
Cautions & Contraindications
Use with caution in headache and dizziness from blood deficiency.
