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Wu Hua Guo - Ficus carica
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 Pin Yin
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Wu Hua Guo
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Fructus Fici
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| Introduction |
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Fructus Fici is the dried receptacle of Ficus carica L (Fam. Moraceae). It's collected in autumn and dried in the sun.
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| Western medical |
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wu hua gui is indicated in the treatment of enteritis, dysentery, constipation, hemorrhoids, sore throat and skin diseases.
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| Eastern medical |
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- Pattern: Strengthens the Stomach, clears the Intestine, disperses swelling and removes Toxin.
- Properties: Sweet, neutral.
- Channels entered: Lung, Spleen and Stomach.
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| Chemical constituents |
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wu hua guo contains glucose, fructose, sucrose, citric acid, quinic acid, shikimic acid and auxin, etc..
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| Pharmacological actions |
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| Laxative effect |
wu hua gou could be used as an aperient in constipation. |
| Anti-tumor effect |
The latex of the tree had ingredients that could inhibit transplanted sarcoma in rats. Prepared water extract of dried fruit had anti-sarcoma effect. Latex from immature fruits could inhibit transplanted sarcoma in rats and spontaneous breast cancer in mice. It could induce the necrosis of tumors, delay the development of transplanted adenocarcinoma, leukaemia and lymphosarcoma. |
| Others |
Aether extract of wu hua guo could lower the blood pressure in rabbits, cats and dogs, and slightly excite the respiration.
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| Clinical Studies |
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| Pemphigus |
Fresh leaves of wu hua guo 100~150g was washed clearn and decocted to wash the affected area of infantile pemphigus, 3~5 times daily. It could be cured after 3~5 days. |
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| References |
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Except those noted, all references come from Weng Weiliang, et al., Clinical Chinese materia medica, Henan Science & Technology Press, 1998 |
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