Class: Purgative
Subclass: Moisten and Calm Irritation
Name:
Pinyin: Yu Li Ren
Pharmaceutical: Semen Pruni
Description: Chinese Dwarf Cherry Seed.
Properties:
Nature: Neutral.
Taste: Bitter, pungent.
Organ: Small Intestine, Large Intestine.
Toxicity: Non toxic.
Actions:
Moistens the Large Intestine to promote bowel movement.
Diuretic.
Resolves oedema.
Comparisons:
Huo Ma Ren has a softest action to moisten the Intestines.
Warning:
Contraindications: Fluid Deficiency.
Yin Deficiency.
Pregnancy.