What are the effects of Yu Li Ren?

Prunus mume is a traditional Chinese medicinal material with many functions. For example, if your urination is not very smooth, you can take some Prunus mume as a diuretic. It also has a good effect on athlete's foot and constipation. These diseases are relatively common in life. If you understand the main functions of Prunus mume, you can deal with them well when similar situations occur. So, what are the effects of Prunus mume? Let’s take a closer look below.

Prunus mume contains volatile organic acids, cellulose, oleic acid and other substances. Especially for people with constipation, taking Prunus mume can have the effect of moisturizing the intestines and promoting bowel movements. However, you may experience abdominal pain after taking Prunus mume. Let’s take a look at the effects and functions of Prunus mume.

Prunus mume is mainly used to treat dry intestines, constipation, difficulty urinating, edema, athlete's foot and other diseases.

This medicine is commonly used in the following traditional prescriptions: ① Wu Ren Wan (Shi Yi De Xiao Fang): Prunus mume kernel, cypress seed kernel, pine seed kernel, peach kernel, and apricot kernel, for treating constipation due to dryness of body fluids; ② Yu Li Ren Wan (Taiping Sheng Hui Fang): Prunus mume kernel, Gelsemium elegans, Trichosanthes kirilowii, Dianthus superbus, Poria cocos, and dried tangerine peel, for treating edema due to water retention all over the body and difficulty in urination and defecation.

The efficacy and function of Prunus mume

(I) Diarrhea

Prunus mume has a laxative effect and can significantly promote intestinal peristalsis and spasmodic contraction. Its effective laxative ingredients are Prunus mume glycosides and fatty oil.

(ii) Others

1. It can promote the secretion of bronchial mucosa and has antitussive and expectorant effects.

2. Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, sedative and anticonvulsant effects.

3. It has diuretic effect.

4. Antihypertensive effect.

I think everyone should be clear about the effects of Prunus mume. Prunus mume is a very important Chinese medicinal material. It can treat many types of diseases. When problems in this area occur, targeted treatment can be provided. However, there are many contraindications to the use of drugs. It is best to use them under the guidance of a doctor, which will be safer.