Quick Facts
| Latin Name | Duchesneae Indicae Herba |
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| Chinese Name & Pinyin | 蛇莓 · She Mei |
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| Medicinal Part | Whole herbs |
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| Efficacy Category | Heat-clearing |
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| Botanical Origin | The dried whole herb of Duchesnea indica (Andr.) Focke (Rosaceae). |
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| Nature & Flavour | Sweet, Bitter; Cold; Slightly toxic |
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| Channels Entered | Lung, Liver, Large Intestine |
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What Is She Mei?
She Mei (Indian Mockstrawberry Herb) is a medicinal herb of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Produced in most regions of China.
Nature & Flavour: Sweet, Bitter; Cold; Slightly toxic
Channels Entered: Lung, Liver, Large Intestine
She Mei: Materia Medica Profile
Identification & Quality Standard
Duchesneae Indicae Herba
Botanical Origin
The dried whole herb of Duchesnea indica (Andr.) Focke (Rosaceae).
Production Regions
Produced in most regions of China.
Quality Requirements
Superior material is green, leafy and with fruits.
Macroscopic Features
Stems slender, cylindrical, 1~5 mm diameter, surface yellowish-green or brownish-red, with scattered reflexed hairs; leaves alternate, trifoliate; leaflets ovate or rhomboid-obovate, 1.5~4 cm long, margin coarsely serrate; fruits small, aggregate, red, receptacle spongy; texture soft and fragile; faint odor; slightly bitter taste.
Traditional TCM Properties
Sweet, Bitter; Cold; Slightly toxicLungLiverLarge Intestine
Traditional Functions
Clears heat and resolves toxin, dissipates stasis and reduces swelling, cools blood and stops bleeding.
How She Mei Is Used in TCM
In the Chinese materia medica, She Mei is classified among the Heat-clearing 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.
