Ardisia japonica

Ardisia japonica
Family:Ardisia japonica; Antidote; Antitussive; Cancer; Carminative; Depurative; Diuretic; Expectorant.
Common name:Marlberry
This plant is commonly used in Chinese herbalism especially in cases of bronchitis where it is considered to be one of the 50 fundamental herbs. Carminative depurative expectorant stimulates blood circulation. The leaves are used in the treatment of cancer and hepatoma. A decoction of the stems is used in the treatment of coughs and uterine bleeding. The root is antidote and diuretic. The plant is depurative.

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