Jin Ying Zi - Cherokee Rosehip
TCM Materia Medica
Jin Ying Zi TCM Herb Classifications and Usages
The TCM herb "jin ying zi" which in english is 
"cherokee rosehip", is categorized within the "herbs that stabilize and bind" functional grouping. It is thought to enter the kidney, large intestine and urinary bladder channels and exhibits neutral (ping) and sour (suan) taste/temperature properties.
Dosages and preparations will vary according to each individual and the overall approach of a formula, but generally this herb has the following dosage and/or preparation guidelines:
- Dosage: 4.5-9g
Of many possible clinical applications, it may be considered to influence the following issues/symptoms:
- Stabilize the kidneys, retain essence - spermatorrhea, incontinence, leukorrhea, rectal prolapse, excessive uterine bleeding.
- Binds the intestines - stops diarrhea and dysentery.
Jin Ying Zi may potentially be used, in coordination with a well tailored formula (in most cases), to influence the following conditions: diarrhea, dysentary, incontinence, leukorrhea, spermatorrhea and/or uterine bleeding
While it may not always be included depending on the manufacturer or herbalist making the formula, jin ying zi is generally included in the following 3 formulas:
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As noted above, jin ying zi is within the herbs that stabilize and bind functional group. All the herbs in this category are listed below.
(truncated intro "... stabilizing and binding herbs most often have sour and astringent properties. they are useful for conditions involving excess discharges or structures slipping from proper positions (uterine prolapse, excessive sweat, diarrhea, excessive…)".
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