Chinese Bulk Herbs – Chaenomeles (Mu Gua)

Chaenomeles, or as the Chinese call it Mu Gua, is used to reduce inflammations in rheumatic conditions. It also relieves spasms, vomiting, and helps with digestion.

Clinical Use (Chinese):
Chinese quince or Mu Gua increase blood circulation, enhances blood, and qi movement. Chinese medicine use Mu Gua Olibanum (Ru Xiang), Myrrha (Mo Yao), and Radix Rehmanniae (Sheng Di Huang) in The Chaenomeles Decoction (Mu Gua Jian).

Latin Name:
Chaenomeles speciosa

Chinese Name:
Mu Gua

Common Names:
Chinese Quince, Chaenomeles fruit, flowering quince, Japanese quince

Parts Used:
Dried nearly ripe fruit

Properties:
Sour in flavor, warm in property, acts on the Liver and Spleen channels. Soothes the channels and alleviates muscular contracture, dispels Dampness, and regulates Stomach function.

Cautions:
None known however, don’t use externally or if you have yin deficiency.

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**This information is provided to assist trained practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine with selection of products. If you are not familiar with these formulas or concepts, please consult an acupuncturist or herbal practitioner trained in the use of Chinese herbs or refer to more in-depth reference materials. Chinese herbal remedies are meant to improve health and function, not act as a substitute for medical care.