Hu Tao Ren

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.