XING REN
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Semen Pruni Armeniacae

Nomenclature

XING REN
杏仁
Semen Pruni Armeniacae
Other Names

Apricot Seed''

Pruni Armeniacae


Properties:

Bitter
Lung / LU Large Intestine / LI


Dosage and Toxicity

Slightly Toxic
3 - 10 gm


Functions

Arrests cough and relieves wheezing (Especially for externally contracted dry cough)
Ma Xing Shi Gan Tang, Xing Su San, Sang Ju Yin, Sang Xing Tang
Lubricates the bowels and promotes bowel movement
Ma Zi Ren Wan


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Formulas that include this herb

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Footnotes: crush & add toward the end of cooking

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