Herbs that Transform Phlegm and Stop Coughing
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Besides stopping cough, what is another important action of Xing Ren (armeniacae semen)?
Xing Ren is apricot seed. Like many seeds and nuts, it has a high oil content that can moisten and unblock the intestines. This comes up in formulas such as Ma Zi Ren Wan (Hemp Seed Pill).
Source: Bensky, D. (2004). Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica. Seattle, WA: Eastland Press. pp. 437 [Q854]