Medicinals

sōng zǐ rén / 松子仁 / 松子仁 / pine nut

Latin pharmacognostic name: Pini Semen

Alternate English names:

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

Origin: Plant

Use: alimentary

Category: Draining-precipitant agents / Moist precipitant agents

Properties: Sweet; warm; nontoxic*.

Channel entry: lung and large intestine channels.

Indications:

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

    Dosage & Method:

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

    Warning:

    Contraindicated in sloppy stool and patients with phlegm-damp.

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