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Wū Méi 烏梅

Pharmaceutical name Mume Fructus Mume fruit "dark plum"
Category Stabilize and Bind
Key Properties Preserves Lungs, Binds up Intestine
Stops Bleeding, Generates Fluids
Quiets Intestinal Parasites
Properties Sour
Astringent
Warm
Tropism LI, LV, LU, SP
Actions & Indications 1) Inhibits Leakage LU Qi & Stops Coughs
2) Generate Fluids & Alleviate Thirst (XiaoKe, Def Heat)
3) Expel Roundworms & Alleviate Pain
4) Binds Up Intestine & Stop Diarrhea (diarrhea, dysentery)
5) Stops Bleeding (Uterine/Intestine)
6) Used Topically as Plaster to Treat Corns & Warts (remove decayed flesh)
Dosages 6-12g
Tropism: JueYin
Contraindications (TCM) CI: Contraindicated in cases of internal heat from excess and stagnation, or unresolved
exterior disorders; not suitable for acute diarrhea (as a single herb) or diarrhea from food poisoning or infections
Contraindications (Western)
Chemical Composition Organic acids, oleanolic acid, sitosterol
Pharmacological Effects • Antibiotic: inhibitory effect against S. aureus, Salmonella typhi, Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus dysenteriae, E. coli, Mycobacterium tuberculosis and some dermatophytes
• Skeletal muscle relaxant: administration of 100% decoction associated with inhibitory effect on intestines of rabbits
• Antiparasitic: according to laboratory studies, moderate reduction of movement in roundworms when placed in a 5% herb solution, and significant reduction of movement when placed in a 30% solution
• Antiaging: Wu Mei has an antiaging effect
Herb-Drug Interactions
Classical Formula(s)

Wu Shi Lian Mei Tang (Master Wu's Coptis and Mume Decoction) 吳氏連梅湯

Qin Jiao Bie Jia San (Large gentian and Soft-Shelled Turtle Shell Powder) 秦艽鱉甲散

Wu Mei Wan (Mume Pill) 烏梅丸 (乌梅丸)

Er Chen Tang (Two Aged Decoction) 二陳湯

Jiu Xian San (delete Mi Zhi Ying Su Ke) (Nine-Immortal Powder) 九仙散(減蜜製罌粟殼)

Yu Quan Wan (Jade Spring Pill) 玉泉丸



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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.