Amygdalate Apricot Seed
Semen Amygdalus Persicae, Semen Amygdalus Davidianae
Ba Dan Xing Ren

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; sweet

Part(s) used

Seed

Potential toxicity/side effects

Slightly toxic

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To moisten lung and suppress cough, transform phlegm and precipitate qi.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Vacuity taxation cough, fullness and oppression in heart and abdomen.