Medicinals
hé táo rén / 核桃仁 / 核桃仁 / walnut [kernel]
Latin pharmacognostic name: Juglandis Semen
Alternate English names:
Alternate Chinese names: 胡桃 hú táo; 胡桃肉 hú táo ròu; 核桃 hé táo; 核桃肉 hé táo ròu
Origin: Plant
Use: medicinal and alimentary
Category: Supplementing agents / Yáng-supplementing agents
Properties: Sweet; warm.
Channel entry: kidney, lung, and large intestine channels.
Indications:
- Warms and supplements the kidney and lung: Panting and cough in dual vacuity of the kidney and lung; aching lumbus and knees, seminal emission, frequent urination.
- Moistens the intestines:
Intestinal dryness constipation. - Additional uses: Hé táo rén may be used to treat stone strangury (lìn).
Dosage & Method:
Oral: 10–30g in decoctions, pills, or powders. To stabilize panting and cough, retain the skin around the walnut flesh. The skin may be removed to moisten the intestines.
Warning:
Unsuitable in yīn vacuity with effulgent fire,
Quality:
Large plump oily yellow kernels are the best.
Product Area:
Most parts of China, especially Héběi, Shānxī, Shāndōng and other northern provinces, the biggest producer being Héběi, and the best being produced in Shānxī.