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CRATAEGUS PINNATIFIDA

Shan Zha HAWTHORN FRUIT, CRATAEGUS

This herb relieves digestive problems resulting from overindulgence in greasy foods, and helps to promote efficient digestion by increasing gastrointestinal secretions and enzymatic functions.

HOW TO USE

Shan Zha is used for abdominal distention, belching, pain, and reduced appetite. It is also used for children who fail to thrive. It is especially useful if the symptoms are accompanied by diarrhea or chronic dysentery. It is particularly indicated for postnatal abdominal pain and menstrual pain when the cause is congealed Blood, and hernias with testicular pain and swelling. Recently it has also been used for hypertension (high blood pressure), coronary artery disease, and high cholesterol.

PROPERTIES Sour, Sweet, slightly Warm

CHANNELS Liver, Spleen, Stomach

FUNCTIONS AND USES

 Reduces and guides out food stagnation: for obstruction due to meat or greasy foods.

 Transforms Blood stasis and dissipates knottedness: enters the Blood level and is used for treating Blood stagnation disorders.

 Stops diarrhea: when the herb is slightly charred, it has an astringent effect.

CAUTION

 Use with caution in cases of Spleen and Stomach Deficiency without food stagnation, and in diseases with acid regurgitation.