Single Herb Glossary
Yù Lǐ Rén 郁李仁
| Pharmaceutical name | Pruni Semen Prunus japonica seed Bush cherry pit "constrained plum pit" |
| Category | Downward Draining |
| Key Properties | Moistens and drains downward Treats constipation and retention of fluids |
| Properties | Acrid Bitter Sweet Neutral |
| Tropism | LI, SI, SP |
| Actions & Indications | 1) Moistens the Intestines, Unblocks Bowels (constipation due to Qi Stagnation) 2) Promotes Urination & Reduces Edema |
| Dosages | 3-9g; crush before decocting |
| Contraindications (TCM) | Caution during pregnancy |
| Contraindications (Western) | |
| Chemical Composition | Amygadin, saponin (0.96%), lipids (58.3-74.2%), organic acid |
| Pharmacological Effects | • Laxative: decoction increases peristalsis and promotes bowel movement in mice |
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