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桃仁 Taoren
Chinese Name |
桃仁 |
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Chinese Pinyin |
Taoren |
English Name |
Peach Seed |
Latin Pharmaceutical Name |
Persicae Semen |
Category |
Fruits and seeds
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Origin |
The dried mature seed of Prunus persica (L.) Batsch, Prunus davidiana (Carr.) Franch.(Rosaceae). |
Production Regions |
Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Beijing, Hebei, Shaanxi. |
Macroscopic Features |
Flat oval or elliptical shape, one end is pointed, another end is blunt round and sloped, edge is relatively thin, 1.2~2cm long, 1~1.2cm wide, 3~5mm thick. Externally yellowish-brown or reddish-brown, with longitudinal veins and dense thin granular protrusions; near the pointed end there is a linear hilum that is 4~6mm long. Seed coat is thin, 2 cotyledons are fat and large, yellowish-white, oily. Slightly bitter taste. |
Quality Requirements |
Superior medicinal material has even kernels, reddish-brown color, full seed. |
Properties |
Bitter, sweet, neutral |
Functions |
Invigorates blood, dispels stasis, moistens intestines, frees stools, relieves cough, calms panting. Apply to amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, abdominal mass, injury from falls, and constipation due to dryness of intestines. |
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Permanent URL:https://sys01.lib.hkbu.edu.hk/cmed/mmid/detail.php?pid=B00207
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