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Pin Yin: tao ren
Common name: peach pit
Botanical family: Rosaceae
Botanical name: 1, Prunus persica (L.) Batsch.; 2, P. davidiana (Carr.) Franch.
Primary action: Quicken Blood, Transform Stasis
Secondary actions:
Drain-Lubricate
Temperature: neutral
Taste: bitter, sweet
Entering Channel: Ht, Lv, LI
Actions:
Breaks up Blood Stasis, especially for immobile masses of the lower abdomen, Intestinal or Lung Abscesses.
Moistens dryness and lubricates the Intestines.
(See
Blood Stasis;
Liver Blood Stasis;
Hot Phlegm Blocking Lungs;
Intestinal Abscess;
Large Intestine Dryness
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Cautions:
Contraindicated during pregnancy.
(See
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Dosage:
1.5-3 qian.
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