XING REN
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Nomenclature
XING REN
杏仁
Semen Pruni Armeniacae
Other Names
Apricot Seed''
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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Preparation and Processing
Cautions and contraindications
Clinical Research and studies
Formulas that include this herb
Sources
Footnotes: crush & add toward the end of cooking