Tao+Ren+(Persica,+Peach+Kernel)

[[image:tao_ren.jpg width="137" height="317" align="right"]]Tao Ren (Persica, Peach Kernel) ["Peach Seed"]
Category: Herbs that Invigorate Blood & Remove Blood Stasis (to Regulate Menses) Nature : **Neutral, Slightly toxic** Flavors: Bitter, Sweet Channels: HT, LR, LU, LI

Functions: Promote Blood circulation and remove Blood stasis; **Moisten the Large Intestine to promote bowel movements** Indications: 1. Dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, abdominal pain after childbirth, traumatic injury due to blood stasis 2. Constipation due to dryness in the Large Intestine 3. **Lung Abscess and intestinal abscess [Wood/Metal imbalance]**

Dosage: 6-10g. Contra: **during pregnancy**. Misc: Often combined w/ Hong Hua