Herbs that Stabilize and Bind

Besides stopping coughing and stopping diarrhea, what is another important function of Wu Mei (mume fructus)?

Wu Mei has a famous action of quenching thirst. For thirst due to deficiency heat.

Source: Bensky, D. (2004). Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica. Seattle, WA: Eastland Press. pp. 864 [Q1162]