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Armeniacae Semen Dulce
Sweet apricot kernel
甜杏仁 〔甜杏仁〕 tián xìng rén
Kingdom: Plant
Origin in PRC Pharmacopoeia: Prunus armeniaca L. var. ansu Maxim.; Prunus armeniaca L. (PRC Pharmacopoeia)
Origin in unofficial sources: Prunus armeniaca L.; Prunus armeniaca L. var. ansu Maxim.; Prunus sibirica L.; Prunus mandshurica Koehne
Use: Medicinal
Category: Phlegm-transforming cough-relieving panting-calming agents / Cough-relieving panting-calming agents
Properties: Sweet and balanced in nature.
Channel entry: Lung and large intestine channels.
Actions and indications: Tián xìng rén is more moistening than xìng rén and is less toxic. It is mainly used to moisten the lung and relieve cough in the treatment of vacuity taxation cough and panting.
Dosage and method: Oral: 3–10g in decoctions; it should be crushed prior to use.
See: Xìng rén (杏仁 Armeniacae Semen, apricot kernel)
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