Bitter Apricot Seed
Semen Armeniacae Amarum, Armeniacae Semen Amarum
Ku Xing Ren

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; slightly warm; slightly toxic

Part(s) used

Seed

Potential toxicity/side effects

Toxic

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To relieve cough and asthma, and to relax bowels.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Treatment of cough and asthma accompanied by stuffiness in the chest and profuse expectoration, constipation due to deficiency of blood and fluid.