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Fructus Carotae
1 Dorsal side raised, with 4 narrow aliform subribs densely covered with white hooked thorns.
2 Commissure even, with 3 venous striae.
Fructus Torilis Scabrae
1 Dorsal side raised, covered densely with hooked thorns; hedgehog-like.
2 Commissure concave, forming a trough.
3 Mostly divided into mericarps; with a distinctive fragrance when crumbled.
| Fructus Carotae | and | Fructus Torilis Scabrae |
| Ripe fruit of Daucus carota L. (Apiaceae/Umbelliferae). |  |
Fruit of Torilis scabra (Thunb.) DC. (Apiaceae/Umbelliferae). |
| Killing parasites; resolving retention of undigested food. |  |
Killing parasites; stopping diarrhoea; removing dampness to stop itching. |
| Ascariasis, oxyuriasis, taeniasis, abdominal pain caused by intestinal parasites; malnutrition and retention of undigested food due to improper feeding. |  |
Abdominal pain caused by intestinal parasites, dysenteric disorder, sores, leucorrhoea, rubella and eczema. |
| Top grades comprise full kernels, off-white in colour and oily in texture. |  |
Top grades are even, plump. |
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He Shi (Fructus Carpesii), which is also called “Bei He Shi” (北鶴虱), and
Nan He Shi (Fructus Carotae) are both listed in the C.P. The sources of
these herbs are totally different and careful differentiation should be made
during use. Further study is needed to identify their chemical ingredients
and distinguish clinical applications. They are both a little toxic. However,
according to the literature, the functions of these herbs are the same.
