Xing Ren - Apricot Seed

Clinical Applications

Stops cough and calms wheezing due to hot or cold patterns - especially for dry cough.
Moistens the intestines, unblocks the bowels.

Functional Category

Herbs That Relieve Coughing and Wheezing

Temperature & Taste

Bitter (Ku) Warm (Wen)

Channels Influenced

Large Intestine Lung

Dosage & Preparation

Dosage: 3-9g

Relationships

TCM Formulas that include Xing Ren (6)

Bu Fei Er Jiao Wan Tonify the Lungs Formula with Gelatin
Ding Chuan Wan Calm Wheezing Pills 定喘汤
Gan Mao Ling Miraculous Cold Pills 感冒丹
Ma Zi Ren Wan Hemp Seed Formula
Qing Fei Wan Clear The Lungs Decoction 清肺湯
Qing Qi Hua Tan Wan Clear the Qi and Transform Phlegm Pill 清气化痰丸