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Bush cherry kernel
郁李仁 〔郁李仁〕yù lǐ rén
Latin pharmacognostic name: Pruni Semen
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 (other 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-precipitant agents / Moist precipitant agents
Properties: Acrid, bitter, sweet; balanced.
Channel entry: Large intestine, spleen, and small intestine channels.
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 & 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.
Product Area: Mongolia, Hēilóngjiāng.
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