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The dried whole plant of Ardisia japonica (Primulaceae / Myrsinaceae). Enters the Lung and Liver channels. Pungent, bitter, and neutral, it transforms phlegm and stops cough, while also disinhibiting dampness and invigorating blood. A commonly used herb for chronic bronchitis, developed into multiple modern preparations (Aidicha tablets, Zijinniu syrup, etc.).
化痰止咳
煎服15–30g。
Reference range for non-pregnant adults. Not a personalized prescription. Pregnancy, lactation, and pediatric use require specialist supervision.
Protective guidance only — when to avoid or use with caution. This block deliberately omits pregnancy, lactation, and pediatric dosing: any such use must be managed by a qualified TCM practitioner or appropriate specialist.
一般无明显禁忌。
安全性好，临床使用中未见严重不良反应报告。
紫金牛味辛苦，性平。能化痰止咳，去湿消肿。
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author = {{Bencaodian Editorial}},
title = {Ǎi Dì Chá 矮地茶 (Japanese Ardisia Herb) — Ardisiae Japonicae Herba},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {Bencao Dian: A Bilingual Knowledge Graph of Traditional Chinese Medicine},
url = {https://bencaodian.org/en/herbs/ai-di-cha},
urldate = {2026-04-16},
note = {CC BY-SA 4.0}
}© Bencaodian Editorial · Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
矮地茶含岩白菜素和三萜皂苷，具有镇咳祛痰、抗炎及抗菌作用。
Japanese ardisia herb contains bergenin and triterpenoid saponins, with antitussive, expectorant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial activities.
《中国药典》以岩白菜素为含量测定指标。多种制剂用于慢性支气管炎。
Chinese Pharmacopoeia uses bergenin as assay marker. Multiple preparations used for chronic bronchitis.
This section is provided for academic reference only and does not constitute medical advice.