Plum pit (Prunus armeniaca)

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Prunus armeniaca · Plant

Prunus armeniaca
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Indications

Cautions

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

Indications

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

Blurred VisionBrighten EyesHeat VexationSummerheat-heat & Cholera

TCM actions

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

Clear SummerheatEliminate Vexation