Jin Ying Zi

Latin name: Rosae Laevigatae Fructus

Jin Ying Zi Also Known As: Cherokee Rosehip, Chinese Rosehip, Fructus Rosae Laevigatae, Jinyingzi. Rosa laevigata, synonyms Rosa sinica, Rosa cherokensis, Rosa ternata, Rosa nivea, Rosa camellia.

Properties: BLADDER, KIDNEY, LARGE INTESTINE - NEUTRAL

Dosage: 4.5-9g.

Meridians/Channels: BLADDER, KIDNEY, LARGE INTESTINE

• stabilize kidney -spermatorrhea, incontinence, leucorrhea, rectal prolapse
• binds intestines - stop diarrhea and dysentery

Also Used For: Food and Flavoring Chinese medicine, Jin Ying Zi/Cherokee rosehip is used for male sexual dysfunction (nocturnal emission, spermatorrhea, neurasthenia), gynecologic problems (leukorrhea, uterine bleeding), night sweats, polyuria, enuresis, chronic diarrhea, chronic cough, hypertension, and enteritis.