Single Herb Glossary
Hú Táo Rén (Hé Táo Rén) 胡桃仁
| Pharmaceutical name | Juglandis Semen Walnut “barbarian peach pit” |
| Category | Tonify Yang |
| Key Properties | Tonifies KD & LU, Allev lower back pain Settles wheezing Moistens the Intestines |
| Properties | Sweet Warm |
| Tropism | KD, LI, LU |
| Actions & Indications | 1) Tonifies the Kidneys and Strengthens the back and knees 2) Warms LU, Helps KD Grasp Qi (LU/KD Def, cough/asthma) 3) Moistens Intestines & Unblocks Bowels |
| Dosages | 9-15g (decoctions); 9-30g eaten by themselves |
| Contraindications (TCM) | CI: Phlegm-fire or hot coughs, Yin Def w/ heat signs, and in those with watery stools. |
| Contraindications (Western) | |
| Chemical Composition | Linoleic acid, linolenic acid, oleic acid, carotene, vitamin B, vitamin E, calcium, phosphorus, iron |
| Pharmacological Effects | • Hematological: injection associated with mild anticoagulant and thrombolytic effects in dogs • Anti-inflammatory: intravenous administration of preparation inhibited inflammation process in mice with acute otitis media |
| Herb-Drug Interactions | • Anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs: anticoagulant and thrombolytic effects, should be used with caution in patients who take anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications; may potentiate the effect of drugs such as warfarin |
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