Pruni Armeniacae
Pinyin Mandarin Name
Xing Ren or Ku Xing Ren
Common English Name
Apricot Seed
Part of Plant Used
Mature seed
Nature
Warm
Taste
Bitter, slightly poisonous
Meridians Entered
Lungs, Large Intestine
Common Usages
This herb is most often used in formulas to treat coughs or wheezing; may also be used to treat constipation (TCM: for heat or cold imbalances, with other herbal ingredients accordingly adjusted to balance formula).医学全在线网站www.med126.com
Traditional Usages and Functions
Relieves coughs and stops wheezing; moistens Intestines and moves stool.
Common Formulas Used In
Apricot Seed and Fritillaria; Apricot Seed and Linum; Clematis and Stephania; Ma Huang.
Processing Required
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Remarks
This herb is high in plant oils, which is said to be the chief reason for its laxative properties.
Cautions in Use
Use cautiously. This herb can be toxic in higher doses: adult toxic dose is fifty to sixty kernels; children's toxic dose is ten kernels.
