Plum Kernel (Prunus salicina) – herb

Cautions

Contains amygdalin which releases cyanide; must be properly processed; avoid raw consumption; avoid during pregnancy.

What AcuiQ’s herb catalogue lists Plum Kernel for. The list carries no source and is an index, not a prescription.

Abdominal Distention & ConstipationBeriberiDesiccation Of Liquid & Intestine DrynessEdemaFood Accumulation & Qi StagnationInhibited Urination

What the catalogue says Plum Kernel does in the terms of Chinese medicine theory. These describe the herb, not a condition.

Disinhibit WaterMoisten Dryness & Lubricate IntestinesPrecipitate Qi