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Pin Yin: shi di
Common name: persimmon calyx
Botanical family: Ebenaceae
Botanical name: Diospyros kaki L.
Primary action: Rectify Qi
Temperature: neutral
Taste: bitter, astringent
Entering Channel: Lu, St
Actions:
Guides Qi downward and relieves hiccough and belching, especially in Cold
disharmonies of Middle Burner.
(See
Counterflow Qi
;
Stomach Qi Stagnation
;
Stomach Vacuity Cold
.)
Dosage:
2-5 qian.
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