Single Herbs

Category	Huo Xue Qu Yu Yao 活血祛瘀藥
Sub Category
Name	Tao Ren 桃仁 Peach kernel
Grown	Central, north and south China.
Source	Seed of Prunus persica (L) Batsch
Ingredients	Kinetin, Gibberellin, 24-Methylenecycloartanol, Citrostadienol, ?-Sitosterol, Amygdalin
Pharma Effect	1) The herbal extract has an inhibiting effect on blood coagulation in rabbits. 2) The herbal extract has an anti-anaphylactic effect in mice.
Properties	Bitter, sweet, neutral
Channels	Heart, liver, large intestine
Function	Dispels blood stasis and moistens intestines.
Clinic Usage	For masses in abdomen due to blood stasis, postpartum lochia, blood retention due to febrile disease, traumatic injuries, swelling due to blood stasis, pain in the heart and constipation due to heat in blood. Also kills parasites.
Cautions	Contraindicated during pregnancy.
Dosage	4.5~9g
Storage	Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place. Protect from mold and worm infestation.