Xing Ren (Apricot Seed or Kernel)

Herb 9 of 12 in Herbs that Relieve Coughing and Wheezing

Channels:

LI, LU

Properties:

Bitter, Slightly Warm, Slightly Toxic

Latin:

Semen Pruni Armeniacae

Chinese:

杏仁

Tone Marks:

xìng rén

Alt Names:

Ku Xing Ren

Chinese Herb Actions

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Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions

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Chinese Herb Toxicity & Overdose

• This herb is considered toxic.
  (while some Chinese herbs are toxic, it must be noted that many come prepared, or are combined, to mitigate their toxicity)

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

• Bu Fei e Jiao Tang (Tonify the Lungs Decoction with Ass Hide Gelatin)
  Category: Formulas that Enrich the Yin and Moisten Dryness
• Da Huang Zhe Chong Wan (Rhubarb and Eupolyphaga Pill)
  Category: Formulas that Invigorate the Blood and Dispel Blood Stasis
• Ding Chuan Tang (Arrest Wheezing Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Direct Rebellious Qi Downward
• Ma Huang Tang (Ephedra Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Release Exterior Cold
• Ma Xing Shi Gan Tang (Ephedra, Apricot Kernel, Gypsum, and Licorice Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Clear Heat from the Organs
• Ma Zi Ren Wan (Hemp Seed Pill)
  Category: Formulas that Moisten the Intestines and Unblock the Bowels
• Qing Qi Hua Tan Wan (Clear the Qi and Transform Phlegm Pill)
  Category: Formulas that Clear Heat and Transform Phlegm
• Qing Zao Jiu Fei Tang (Eliminate Dryness and Rescue the Lungs Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Gently Disperse and Moisten Dryness
• Ren Shen Ge Jie San (Ginseng and Gecko Powder)
  Category: Formulas that Tonify the Qi
• San Ren Tang (Three Nut Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Clear Damp-Heat
• Sang Ju Yin (Mulberry Leaf and Chrysanthemum Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Release Exterior Wind-Heat
• Sang Xing Tang (Mulberry leaf and Apricot Kernel Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Gently Disperse and Moisten Dryness
• Xiao Xu Ming Tang (Minor Prolong Life Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Release Wind from the Skin and Channels
• Xing Su San (Apricot Kernel and Perilla Leaf Powder)
  Category: Formulas that Gently Disperse and Moisten Dryness
• Xuan Bi Tang (Disband Painful Obstruction Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Dispel Wind-Dampness