Yuliren Semen Pruni
The source is from the seeds of Prumus humilis Bunge or P. japonica Thunb., family Rosaceass. The medicinal material is mainly produced in the areas of Hebei, Liaoning, and Inner Mongolia autonomgus region, etc., collected in autumn when the fruits are ripe, dried in the sun and the crude form is used.
Medicinal Properties Pungent, bitter and sweet in flavor, bland in nature and attributive to the spleen, large and small intestine meridians.
Actions Moisten the intestine to relieve constipation, promote diuresis and relieve edema.
Application
1. For constipation due to dryness of intestine, it is usually combined with Huomaren ( Fructus Cannabis ), Baiziren ( Semen Biotae), and Xingren ( Semen Armeniacae Amarum), such as Wuren Wan (Pill).
2. For edema, abdominal fullness, beriberi and dysuria, it is usually used together with Sangbaipi (Cortex Mori Radicis ) , Chixiaodou ( Semen Phaseoli) , etc. such as Yuliren Tang (Decoction).
Usage and Dosage 3 - 9 g is used in decoction for oral use, broken and then added to decoction.
Notes used in pregnant women with caution.
