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Bush-cherry Seed (Semen Pruni)

Location found

Hebei, Lianoning and Inner Mongolia

Flavor & Property

Pungent and bitter; neutral

Effects

Moistens the bowels to relieve constipation and induces diuresis to eliminate edema

Use

For constipation

* used with bitter apricot kernel and arborvitae seed

For edema with ascites

* used with mulberry bark and red bean

Dosage & Administration

5-12g (boiled in water for oral use)

Note: It is important to be evaluated by a health professional before taking this drug.

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