The efficacy and function of almonds

Badam almond is a very common Chinese medicine and also a very important medicinal material. We need to pay attention to it. Badam almonds can be used in combination with other medicines, and we need to take them appropriately according to our physical condition. Let’s take a look at the main effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine almond.

[Other names] Badanren (Yinshi Zhengyao), Bada Xingren (Bencao Tongxuan), Bada Xingren (Yaoyao Fenji).

[Source] The dried seeds of the Rosaceae plant. The fruits are harvested when they are ripe, the pulp and shell are removed, the kernels are taken out and dried.

[Original form] Badan apricot (Compendium of Materia Medica) is also known as: Piantao, Podan tree (Youyang Zazu), Pian walnut, Biantao, Huluma (Compendium of Materia Medica), and Jingxing.

[Habitat distribution] Distributed in western Asia and the Mediterranean region; cultivated in Xinjiang, Gansu, Shaanxi and other places in my country.

[Properties] This product is divided into two types: sweet almonds and bitter almonds. In ancient times, sweet almonds were mostly used. Currently, bitter almonds are mostly used for medicinal purposes.

[Processing] Pick out hard shell impurities, simmer in boiling water, remove, soak in cold water, remove seed coat, dry in the sun, and winnow.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet, neutral.

【Meridian】 "Ben Cao Zai Xin": "enters the lung meridian."

【Functions and indications】Moistens the lungs, relieves cough, resolves phlegm, and relieves gas. Treats cough due to deficiency and abdominal distension.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 1.5 to 3 qian.

【Note】 ① "Compendium of Materia Medica": "Do not take if you have damp phlegm."

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】From "Compendium of Materia Medica".

The above content is an introduction to the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine almond. I hope it can be of some help to you. The culture of traditional Chinese medicine is profound and extensive. When treating diseases, we need to choose different medicines according to the different diseases to better help the body relieve troubles.