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Alternate English names: dwarf flowering cherry kernel

Alternate Chinese names: 郁子 yù zǐ; 郁里仁 yù lǐ rén; 李仁肉 lǐ rén ròu; 郁李仁 yù lǐ rén

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in PRC Pharmacopoeia: Prunus humilis Bge.; Prunus japonica Thunb.; Prunus pedunculata Maxim. (PRC Pharmacopoeia)

Origin in unofficial sources: Prunus humilis Bge.*; Prunus japonica Thunb.*; Prunus pedunculata Maxim.*; Prunus japonica Thunb. var. nakai (Lévl.) Rehd.; Prunus triloba Lindl. var. truncata Kom.

Use: Medicinal

Category: Draining-precipitation agents / Moist precipitant agents

Properties: Acrid, bitter, sweet; balanced.

Channel entry: Large intestine, spleen, and small intestine channels.

Actions and indications:

• Moistens the intestines and frees the stool: Intestinal dryness constipation.
• Disinhibits water and disperses swelling: Water swelling with distension and fullness; leg qì (jiǎo qì) (beriberi); puffy swelling.

Dosage and method: Oral: 6–12g in decoctions; also commonly made into pills.

Warnings: Use with care in pregnancy.

Quality: Undamaged plump pale yellow or white seeds with out husk and not exuding oil are the best.

Production area: Mongolia, Hēilóngjiāng.

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