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驱虫药 · Anti-parasitic

Quisqualis shǐ jūn zǐ · 使君子

Quisqualis indica

Nature and flavour. Sweet, warm; Spleen and Stomach systems.

A traditional antiparasitic fruit used especially for roundworm in children; given as the roasted seeds, not as a decoction.

性味归经。甘,温;归脾、胃经。

传统驱虫果品,尤善驱蛔虫,多用于小儿;以炒熟种子嚼服,非煎剂。

Classical category · no formulas, no dosages, no herb-drug combinations are given.
Safety. Can cause nausea, vomiting or dizziness if overdosed; never give to a child without professional dosing. Traditional caution advises not taking it with tea.

过量可致恶心、呕吐、头晕;小儿用量须由专业人员确定。传统言不可与茶同服。

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