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Alternate Chinese names: 松子 sōng zǐ; 松子仁 sōng zǐ rén

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Pinus koraiensis Sieb. et Zucc.

Use: Alimentary

Category: Draining-precipitation agents / Moist precipitant agents

Properties: Sweet; warm; nontoxic*.

Channel entry: Lung and large intestine channels.

Actions and indications:

• Moistens the intestines and frees the stool: Intestinal dryness constipation.
• Moistens lung dryness: Lung dryness cough.

Dosage and method: Oral: Decoct (4.5–9g); use in pastes and pills.

Warnings: Contraindicated in sloppy stool and patients with phlegm-damp.

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