1 TASTE
Sweet and warm
2 MERIDIANS
Kidney, lung and large intestine
3 FUNCTIONS
1. To tonify the lungs and kidneys; 2. To moisten the intestines and move feces
4 INDICATIONS
1. Lower back pain and weakness of the legs due to deficient kidneys. Walnut seed (Hu Tao Ren [3]) is used with Eucommia bark (Du Zhong [4])and Psoralea fruit (Bu Gu Zhi [5]) in the formula Qing Wan. 2. Cough and asthma due to deficient lungs. Walnut seed (Hutaoren )is used with Ginseng (Ren Shen [6]). 3. Constipation due to dryness in the intestines. Walnut seed (Hutaoren) is used with Hemp seed (Huo Ma Ren [7]) and Cistanche (Rou Cong Rong [8]).
5 DOSAGE
10-30g
6 COUTIONS
This herb is contraindicated in cases with deficiency of yin with excessive fire, cough due to phlegm-heat or Diarrhea [9].
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