The efficacy and function of chicken blood plum

In our lives, chicken blood plum has attracted our attention because of its extremely high medicinal value. Let's take a closer look at what chicken blood plum is.

[Source] It is the root or leaf of Prunus armeniaca, a plant of the Rosaceae family. Collected in summer and autumn.

【Original form】Apricot plum. Also known as: red plum and autumn root.

[Habitat distribution] It grows on roadsides, around houses and in low mountain areas. It is cultivated all over the country.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, cold.

【Functions and indications】Promoting qi and activating blood circulation. Treat injuries from falls, pain caused by blood stasis, vomiting blood, and leucorrhea.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 1 to 2 liang. For external use: mash and apply.

[Additional prescription] ① Treat amenorrhea: 5 qian of Chicken Blood Plum root, 3 qian each of Small Blood Caulis and Evodia rutaecarpa, 2 qian each of Akebia, Large Blood Caulis, Tung nut root, and Face Root Caulis, and 1 qian of Shengmei. Take with simmered water.

[Remarks] The seeds of this plant are called "big plum kernel" in Sichuan and are used as plum kernel. See the entry for "Li Heren" for details.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Classification of Herbal Properties".

Nowadays, people's life pressure is constantly increasing, which makes our bodies often in a state of fatigue. Chicken blood plum, as a traditional Chinese medicine, has a certain regulating effect on the body. I hope it will be helpful to everyone.