WU MEI
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Nomenclature
WU MEI
烏梅
Fructus Pruni Mume
Other Names
Mume Fruit, Smoked Plum''
Properties:
Sour
Liver / LR Spleen / SP Lung / LU Large Intestine / LI
Dosage and Toxicity
10 – 30 gm
Functions
Inhibits leakage of Lung / LU Qi and stops sweating
Binds the intestines (diarrhea, rectal prolapse, dysentery)
Generates body fluids
Expels parasites (roundworm and hook worm)
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Stops deficient uterine bleeding when charred
Corns and Warts (soak 30 gm in salt water for 24 hours, pit fruit and add vinegar, make paste and leave on for 2 – 3 days, also used for ulcers and sores)
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Preparation and Processing
Cautions and contraindications
Clinical Research and studies
Formulas that include this herb
Sources
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