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Seed of cathay hickory

山核桃仁
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Name

Shan He Tao Ren (Seed of cathay hickory)

  1. 山核桃仁
  2. Shan He Tao Ren
  3. Semen Caryae Cathayensis

The Effect of Seed of cathay hickory

Property

Sweet, neutral; kidney and lung meridians entered.

Actions

Tonify the liver and kidney, relieve asthma.

Indications

Chronic cough, asthma caused by qi deficiency, soreness and weakness of waist and knees, dull pain.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 9~15 g, or pounded into powder, 3~5 g.