The efficacy and function of cherry pits

Friends who don’t know cherry pits won’t understand what effects and functions cherry pits have. Cherry pits are a kind of traditional Chinese medicine. Many people only know them in terms of their appearance, so it is difficult to understand what benefits cherry pits can really bring to people’s bodies. We need to have a deep understanding of cherry pits as a medicinal material.

[Source] It is the fruit pit of the cherry plant of the Rosaceae family. Take the ripe fruit and place it in a jar, rub it with your hands to separate the pulp from the core, then wash away the pulp, take out the clean core and dry it in the sun.

【Original morphology】The plant morphology is detailed in the "cherry" entry.

[Properties] The dried kernel is flat and oval, 8 to 12 mm long and 7 to 9 mm in diameter. The top is slightly pointed and slightly crooked, like a bird's beak, with a small round hole at the other end. The outer surface is white or light yellow with inconspicuous small pits. The ventral suture is slightly protruding, the dorsal suture is obvious and prominent, and there are two longitudinal ribs on both sides. It is hard and not easy to break. There is a seed in the core, the surface of which is irregularly wrinkled, reddish-yellow, and turns brown after being left for a long time. The seed kernel is light yellow and rich in oil. It has a slight fragrance and a slightly bitter taste. The best ones are plump, light yellowish white and free of impurities.

【Functions and indications】It can clear up rash and detoxify. Treat measles that are not breaking out smoothly; eliminate gangrene and scars.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 1 to 3 qian. For external use: grind the juice and apply or decoct in water for washing.

【Note】《Diannan Materia Medica Illustrated》: "It is not suitable for patients with smallpox and Yang syndrome."

[Additional prescription] ① Treating hoarseness caused by acne: 20 sweet cherry pits. Roast in a casserole until yellow, and boil it into a soup. (Supplement to Gangmu)

【Excerpt】《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Southern Yunnan Materia Medica"; 1. "Ben Jing Feng Yuan" Cherry, its kernel is used by people nowadays to promote the development of pimples and rashes, which can greatly help fire, which is not suitable, especially in spring and summer.

The above is the introduction of cherry pits. I believe you will understand it after reading it. After knowing the effects and functions of cherry pits, you can adjust them according to your own physical condition.