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PRUNUS ARMENICA

Xing Ren APRICOT KERNEL

This herb is primarily used to treat coughing and wheezing. As it treats the manifestation (presenting symptoms) of the problem, it needs to be combined with other herbs that treat the root cause.

HOW TO USE

Xing Ren may be used for many kinds of coughing, whether from Heat or Cold, Exterior or Interior, depending on the combination with other herbs. Because the herb is moist in nature, it is useful for externally caught dry cough. It can be combined with Huo Ma Ren or Dang Gui for constipation due to Deficient Qi and dry Intestines.

PROPERTIES Bitter, slightly Warm, slightly Toxic

CHANNELS Lung, Large Intestine

FUNCTIONS AND USES

 Stops coughing and calms wheezing: Xing Ren is used widely for many kinds of cough.

 Moistens Intestines and unblocks the bowels: a secondary benefit due to the high oil content of Xing Ren.

CAUTION

 Use with caution for children and in cases of diarrhea.