Prunus humilis, Dwarf Cherry seed, Yu Li Ren 郁李仁
Bush Cherry Pit
Yu Li Ren (TCM)
Yu Li Ren (TCM)
P. japonica
Curtis’s Botanical Magazine (1909)
Curtis’s Botanical Magazine (1909)
Botanical name:
Prunus humilis, P. japonica, P. pedunculata, P. triloba, P. salicina, P. simonii
Greater and Lesser types are known on the market
Parts used:
Seed
Temperature & Taste:
Neutral, moist. Sweet, Bitter, Pungent
Clasification:
E. Laxative, Purgatives & Cathartics
Prunus humilis, P. japonica, P. pedunculata, P. triloba, P. salicina, P. simonii
Greater and Lesser types are known on the market
Parts used:
Seed
Temperature & Taste:
Neutral, moist. Sweet, Bitter, Pungent
Clasification:
E. Laxative, Purgatives & Cathartics
Uses:
1. Moistens the Bowels:
-Constipation with abdominal distension; dry-type Constipation
-Food stagnation with obstruction
2. Promotes Urine:
-Edema
-Leg swelling with Oliguria
DOSE:
6–9 grams in decoction, crush before decocting
PREPARATION:
Dry-Fried: kernel is dry-fried until yellowish and aromatic. This lessens the oil, diminishes the purgative effect and is preferred by some practitioners for Edema. As it is milder in effect it is preferred for patients who are weak.
6–9 grams in decoction, crush before decocting
PREPARATION:
Dry-Fried: kernel is dry-fried until yellowish and aromatic. This lessens the oil, diminishes the purgative effect and is preferred by some practitioners for Edema. As it is milder in effect it is preferred for patients who are weak.
Main Combinations:
1. Constipation:
i. chronic, Prunus humilis Yu Li Ren with Cannabis seed (Huo Ma Ren), Almond kernel (Xing Ren)
ii. excess, Prunus humilis Yu Li Ren with Almond kernel (Xing Ren), Rhubarb
2. Edema:
i. with abdominal distention, and urinary retention, Prunus humilis Yu Li Ren with Job's Tears (Yi Yi Ren), Poria (Fu Ling)
Major Formulas:
Wu Ren Wan (Five Seed Pill)
Cautions:
With caution during pregnancy
Main Preparations used:
With caution during pregnancy
Main Preparations used: