Yu Li Ren
| Yu Li Ren in TCM:Explore the properties of Yu Li Ren according to Chinese
Nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM):
Factoids:
English Name: prunus seed, Chinese dwarf cherry seed
Pharmacuetical Name: Semen Pruni
Properties: acrid, bitter, sweet, neutral
Temperature: neutral
Channels: LI, SP, SI
Flavors: sweet, bitter, pungent
Special Properties:
circulates qi, resolves dryness
Actions / Indications:
- Moistens intestines, Unblocks bowels (constipation
due to dryness: moistens and promotes movement of large intestine qi)
- Promotes urination; Reduces edema (promotes urination,
reduces edema)
- (cc: pregnancy)
- (cooking: CRUSH first!)
- Note: Yu Li Ren has a stronger laxative effect than huo
ma ren
Special Notes:
- Yu Li Ren and Bai
Zi Ren both treat constipation, but Yu Li Ren is better for overall
dryness while Bai Zi Ren is better for dryness caused by blood deficiency.
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