Shan Zha (Jiao)
Fructus Crataegi (ad intimum tost.) Preparatum山楂(焦)
- Nature
- slightly Astringent, Warm
- Flavours
- Sour, Sweet
- Meridians
- Liver, Spleen, Stomach
- Class
- Digestion-Promoting Medicinals (Xiao Dao Yao)
- Dosage
- 10–15 g
Actions / Functions
- Shan Zha (Jiao): this preparation reinforces Shan Zha’s digestive action
- Favors digestion
- Disperses Food Accumulations
- Harmonizes the Stomach and the Intestines
- Stops diarrhea
- Activates Blood and dissipates Stasis