English Walnut Seed
Semen Juglandis Regiae
Hu Tao Ren

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sweet; warm

Part(s) used

Seed

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To supplement kidney and boost essence, warm lung and settle asthma, moisten intestines and free stool.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Enduring cough and asthma, bronchitis, lumbago and limp leg, frequent urination, enuresis, impotence, emission, intestinal dry and constipation, stone strangury, sores and scrofula.