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Latin pharmacognostic name: Juglandis Semen

Alternate Chinese names: 胡桃 hú táo; 胡桃肉 hú táo ròu; 核桃 hé táo; 核桃肉 hé táo ròu

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in PRC Pharmacopoeia: Juglans regia L. (PRC Pharmacopoeia)

Origin (other sources): Juglans regia L.

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.

Warnings: Unsuitable in yīn vacuity with effulgent fire, phlegm-heat cough, or sloppy stool.

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.

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