Xing Ren (Apricot Seed or Kernel)

Channels: LI, LU Properties: Bitter, Slightly Warm, Slightly Toxic Latin Name: Semen Pruni Armeniacae

Alternate Names

• Ku Xing Ren

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Contraindications and Cautions

Herb-Drug Interactions

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

References

Herbs

• 13. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Revised Edition)
  - Dan Bensky
• 25. Lancet 2000 January 8;355(9198):134-138 (Article)
  - Fugh-Berman A.
• 17. Handbook of Chinese Herbs (Second Edition)
  - Him Che. Yeung
• 12. Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology (First Edition)
  - John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
• 26. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals (Third Edition)
  - Max Wichtl

Formulas

• 15. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies (First Edition)
  - Dan Bensky
• 18. Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas (First Edition)
  - Him Che. Yeung
• 16. The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Study Guide (First Edition)
  - Qiao Yi

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