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Shi Jun Zi (使君子), the fruit of Quisqualis, kills parasites (especially roundworm and pinworm) and strengthens the Spleen to relieve childhood nutritional impairment; it has a sweet taste that children accept.
Latin / Pharmaceutical Name
Quisqualis indica (Fructus Quisqualis)
Common English Name
Rangoon creeper fruit
Taste
Sweet
Temperature
Warm
Channels Entered
Spleen, Stomach
Actions & Functions
- Kills parasites (roundworm, pinworm)
- Strengthens the Spleen and relieves childhood malnutrition (gan)
Indications
Roundworm and pinworm infestation with abdominal pain; and childhood nutritional impairment with a distended abdomen and poor appetite.
Dosage
6-12 g (or 10-20 seeds) in decoction; lower for children.
Common Combinations
With Bing Lang and Ku Lian Pi for parasites.
Cautions & Contraindications
Do not exceed the dose or take with hot tea (can cause hiccups, dizziness and nausea).
