Single Herbs

Category	Hua Tan Zhi Ke Ping Chuan Yao 化痰止咳平喘藥
Sub Category	Zhi Ke Ping Chuan 止咳平喘
Name	Ku Xin Ren 苦杏仁 Apricot seed or kernel
Grown	North, south and central China.
Source	Dried, ripe seed of Prunus armeniaca L. and its family.
Ingredients	Amygdalin, Fatty acid, Gibberellin A32
Pharma Effect
Properties	Bitter, slightly warm
Channels	Lung, large intestine
Function	Dispels phlegm, calms wheezing, drains lung qi and moistens intestines.
Clinic Usage	For coughing due to externally contracted disease, wheezing, dysphonia with smothery sensation, throat inflammation and constipation.
Cautions	Take dosage as prescribed. Overdose may cause intoxication.
Dosage	4.5~9g. Add fresh herb to decoction before finishing.
Storage	Store in a cool, dry place.