Tribuli Terrestris

Pinyin Mandarin Name

Bai Ji Li; also Ci Ji Li and Ji Li

Common English Name

Tribulus

Part of Plant Used

Fruit

Nature

Warm

Taste

Acrid, bitter

Meridians Entered

Liver, Lungs

Common Usages

This herb is used in formulas to treat headaches, eye problems such as itching, conjunctivitis and weak vision, and nervousness; also used to treat high blood pressure (TCM: due to Liver rising); and rib pain (TCM: due to constrained Liver Qi [stress])医学全在线www.med126.com

Traditional Usages and Functions

Extinguishes wind, alleviates pain, and brightens the eyes; extinguishes exterior wind; facilitates smooth flow of Liver Qi.

Common Formulas Used In

Rehmannia and Dogwood Fruit.

Processing Required

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Remarks

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Cautions in Use

Use cautiously during pregnancy, or where there is deficient Qi or Blood.