Xing+Ren+(Apricot+Seed)

[[image:xing_ren.jpg width="161" height="334" align="right"]]Xing Ren (Apricot Seed)
Category: Herbs to Stop Cough and Relieve Wheezing Nature : Slightly Warm, Slightly Toxic Flavors: Bitter Channels: LU, LI

Functions: Stop cough & ease difficult breathing; moisten the Large Intestine & promote bowel movement Indications: 1. Cough w/ wheezing due to Lung Qi not descending 2. Constipation due to dryness in the Large Intestine

Dosage: 3-10g. Contra: Caution for infants. Overdose can cause toxic reaction.

Formulas Featuring Xing Ren
//Chief Herb// Sang Xing Tang Xing Su San

//Deputy Herb// Ding Chuan Tang (Arrest Wheezing Decoction)