杏仁
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Xing Ren

Semen Armeniacae Amarum

Bitter Apricot Kernel

Phlegm-Transforming
About this herb

A bitter kernel used to moisten the Lungs and ease coughing; used only in carefully measured amounts.

PinyinXing Ren
Chinese杏仁
Latin (pharmaceutical)Semen Armeniacae Amarum
EnglishBitter Apricot Kernel
CategoryPhlegm-Transforming
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