Hu Tao Rou

Name

He Tao Ren (English Walnut Seed)

1. He Tao Ren
2. English Walnut Seed
3. Semen Juglandis
4. Hu Tao Ren
5. 胡桃
6. He Tao Rou
7. Hu Tao
8. 核桃仁
9. 胡桃仁
10. 胡桃肉

The Effect of Hu Tao Rou

Property

Sweet, warm; kidney, liver and large intestine meridians entered.

Actions

Tonify kidney, warm yang and moisten intestine.

Indications

Cough and dyspnea due to lung and kidney deficiency, soreness and limpness in lumbar and knees, spermatorrhea, frequent urination, dryness in intestine and constipation.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 10~30 g, applied with peel for relieving cough and dyspnea, without peel for moistening to smooth stool.

Cautions

It is contraindicated in cases of yin deficiency with effulgent fire, cough and loose stool due to phlegm-heat.