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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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