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The dried ripe fruit of Vitex trifolia var. simplicifolia or V. trifolia (Verbenaceae). Cool in nature, pungent and bitter, entering the Bladder, Liver, and Stomach channels. Particularly effective for wind-heat headache and eye disorders, it clears the head and sharpens vision.
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.
味苦，微寒。主筋骨间寒热，湿痹拘挛，明目坚齿，利九窍，去白虫。
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@misc{bencaodian-man-jing-zi,
author = {{Bencaodian Editorial}},
title = {Màn Jīng Zǐ 蔓荆子 (Vitex Fruit) — Viticis Fructus},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {Bencao Dian: A Bilingual Knowledge Graph of Traditional Chinese Medicine},
url = {https://bencaodian.org/en/herbs/man-jing-zi},
urldate = {2026-04-17},
note = {CC BY-SA 4.0}
}© Bencaodian Editorial · Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
蔓荆子主含黄酮类、环烯醚萜苷和挥发油，具镇痛、解热、抗炎、抑制内耳前庭活性作用。
Man Jing Zi contains flavonoids, iridoid glycosides, and volatile oils with analgesic, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, and vestibular-modulating effects.
蔓荆子辛苦凉，疏散风热，清利头目。
Acrid-bitter and cool, disperses wind-heat and clears the head and eyes.
This section is provided for academic reference only and does not constitute medical advice.