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收涩药 · Astringent

Schisandra berry wǔ wèi zǐ · 五味子

Schisandra chinensis

Nature and flavour. Sour, sweet, warm; Lung, Heart and Kidney systems.

The name means "five-flavour berry" — sweet, sour, bitter, pungent and salty are all said to be present.

性味归经。酸、甘,温;归肺、心、肾经。

穴名意为"五味之果"——据说酸、甜、苦、辣、咸五味俱备。

Classical category · no formulas, no dosages, no herb-drug combinations are given.
Safety. May interact with some medicines metabolised by the liver; caution with liver disease.

可能与经肝脏代谢的某些药物相互作用;肝病患者应谨慎。

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