核桃仁
核桃仁 is also named He Tao Ren, Hu Tao Rou, English Walnut Seed, Semen Juglandis, Hu Tao Ren, 胡桃, He Tao Rou, Hu Tao, 胡桃仁, 胡桃肉
He Tao Ren
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Name
He Tao Ren (English Walnut Seed)
Property
Sweet, warm; kidney, liver and large intestine meridians entered.
Actions
Tonify kidney, warm yang and moisten intestine.
Indications
Cough and dyspnea due to lung and kidney deficiency, soreness and limpness in lumbar and knees, spermatorrhea, frequent urination, dryness in intestine and constipation.
Dosage and administration
Decoct 10~30 g, applied with peel for relieving cough and dyspnea, without peel for moistening to smooth stool.
Cautions
It is contraindicated in cases of yin deficiency with effulgent fire, cough and loose stool due to phlegm-heat.