Pine Nut

松子仁

松子仁2

Name

Song Zi Ren (Pine Nut)

Property

Sweet, warm; liver, lung and large intestine meridians entered.

Actions

Moisten the lung and lubricate the intestine.

Indications

Cough due to lung dryness, chronic constipation.

Dosage and administration

Decoct 10~15 g, or made into pills or paste.

Cautions

It is contraindicated in case of damp phlegm.