Single Herb Glossary
Táo Rén 桃仁
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| Pharmaceutical name | Persicae Semen peach kernel, persica |
| Category | Invigorate Blood |
| Key Properties | Invigorate Blood, Dispels Stasis, Moisten Intestine Stops coughs and wheezing |
| Properties | Bitter,Sweet Neutral |
| Tropism | HT, LI, LV, LU |
| Actions & Indications | 1) Breaks up blood stasis 2) Moistens the Intestines and unblocks the bowels |
| Dosages | 4.5-9g |
| Contraindications (TCM) | CI: blood deficiency or during pregnancy |
| Contraindications (Western) | |
| Chemical Composition | Emulsin, allantoinase, lipids, essential oils (gibberellin A5, A33); vitamin B1 |
| Pharmacological Effects | • Hematological: intravenous injection showed marked effectiveness to prevent formation of, and facilitate dissolution of, thrombi • Anti-inflammatory: intravenous administration showed marked anti-inflammatory influence in treatment of otitis media in mice • Others: also demonstrated antiallergic, antitussive, and antiparasitic effects in various animal studies |
| Herb-Drug Interactions | • Anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs: herb has antiplatelet action, should be used with caution in patients who take anticoagulant or antiplatelet med ications; may potentiate effect of drugs such as warfarin |
| Classical Formula(s) |
Bu Yang Huan Wu Tang (Tonify the Yang to Restore Five [-Tenths] Decoction 補陽還五湯 (补阳还五汤) Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan (Cinnamon Twig and Poria Pill) 桂枝茯苓丸 Guo Qi Yin (Delayed Menstruation Decoction) 過期飲 Shang Zhong Xia Tong Yong Tong Feng Wan (Pill to Treat Painful Wind Anywhere) 上中下通用痛風丸 Sheng Hua Tang (Generating & Transforming Decoction) 生化湯 (生化汤) Shu Gan Tang (Dredge the Liver Decoction) 疏肝湯 Tao He Cheng Qi Tang (Peach Pit Decoction to Order the Qi) 桃核承氣湯 (桃核承气汤) Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang (Drive Out Stasis from the Mansion of Blood Decoction) 血府逐瘀湯 Bie Jia Jian Wan (delete Qiang Lang) (Soft-Shelled Turtle Dec) 鳖甲煎丸 （减蜣螂） |
This information is a reference tool for Chinese herbal studies. It is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult a primary health professional if you require health advisory.