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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

Properties: Sweet; warm; nontoxic*.

Channel entry: Lung, liver, and large intestine channels.

Actions and indications: Nourishes humor, extinguishes wind, moistens the lung, and lubricates the intestines. Treats wind impediment (fēng bì); dizziness; dry cough; vomiting of blood (blood ejection); constipation.

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

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