Mei He Ren

Name

Mei He Ren (Seed of Japanese Apricot)

1. 梅核仁
2. Seed of Japanese Apricot
3. Semen Mume

The Effect of Mei He Ren

Property

Sour, neutral; lung, heart, liver and large intestine meridians entered.

Actions

Expel summer-heat, tonify the liver and improve eyesight, clear heat and eliminate dampness.

Indications

Dysphoria with smothery sensation, blurred vision, cholera caused by summer-heat.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 2~5 g, or made into pills. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying.