Quick Facts
| Latin Name | Rosae Laevigatae Fructus |
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| Chinese Name & Pinyin | 金櫻子 · Jin Ying Zi |
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| Medicinal Part | Fruits and seeds |
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| Efficacy Category | Astringent |
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| Botanical Origin | The dried mature fruit of Rosa laevigata Michx.(Rosaceae) |
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| Nature & Flavour | Sour, Sweet, Astringent; Neutral |
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| Channels Entered | Kidney, Bladder, Large Intestine |
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What Is Jin Ying Zi?
Jin Ying Zi (Cherokee Rose Fruit) is a medicinal herb of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Jiangxi, Chongqing, Hunan, Hubei.
Nature & Flavour: Sour, Sweet, Astringent; Neutral
Channels Entered: Kidney, Bladder, Large Intestine
Jin Ying Zi: Materia Medica Profile
Identification & Quality Standard
Rosae Laevigatae Fructus
Botanical Origin
The dried mature fruit of Rosa laevigata Michx.(Rosaceae)
Production Regions
Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Jiangxi, Chongqing, Hunan, Hubei.
Quality Requirements
Superior medicinal material is large, reddish-yellow, lustrous, and cleaned of all hairy thorns.
Macroscopic Features
Receptacles develop to form a pseudocarp. Inverse egg-like shape; externally reddish-yellow or reddish-brown, with raised brown spots, which are the remnants of fallen hair thorns. Apex has disc-like remnants of calyx, center has yellow base of style, bottom is gradually pointy. Hard texture. After being cut open, inner surface of receptacle has numerous hard small achenes, which have pale yellow fuzz. faint odor, sweet taste, slightly astringent.
Traditional TCM Properties
Sour, Sweet, Astringent; NeutralKidneyBladderLarge Intestine
Traditional Functions
Secures essence and reduces urination, astringes the intestines and stops diarrhea, and stabilizes menses and stops leukorrhea.
How Jin Ying Zi Is Used in TCM
In the Chinese materia medica, Jin Ying Zi is classified among the Astringent herbs.
Medical Disclaimer — This article is provided for educational purposes only and describes traditional Chinese medicine concepts. It is not medical advice, and it is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always consult a qualified practitioner before using any herb, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or managing a diagnosed condition.
