1 TASTE
Pungent, bitter and neutral
2 MERIDIANS
Small and large intestines
3 FUNCTIONS
1. To lubricate intestines and move feces; 2. To promote urination and reduce edema
4 INDICATIONS
1. Constipation due to dryness in the intestines. Bush-cherry seed (Yu Li Ren [3]) is used with Apricot seed (Xing Ren [4]), Peach seed (Tao Ren [5]) and Arborvitae seed (Baiiren) in the formula Wuren Wan.2. Edema. Bush-cherry seed (Yuliren) is used with Mulberry bark (Sang Bai Pi [6]), Phaseolus seed (Chi Xiao Dou [7]) and Imperata rhizome (Bai Mao Gen [8]) in the formula Yuliren Tang.
5 DOSAGE
5-12 g
6 COUTIONS
This herb is contraindicated in cases with depletion of body fluids, or during pregnancy.
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