Apricot Seed
Review Apricot Seed Forms and Sizes Below
Common Name: Apricot Seed, Apricot pit, Apricot kernel, Kuang Xing Ren, Bitter Apricot Seed
Botanical Name: Prunus armeniaca semen
Pin Yin Name: Nan Xing Ren, Xing Ren
Apricot Seed Dosage: Follow doctors instructions on how to use this herb.
Apricot Seed Precautions: Do not use if pregnant or nursing. Not recommend for small children. Apricot pit contains hydrogen cyanide which is strong toxin.
Apricot Seed Allergy Alert: Contains Tree Nuts
Apricot Seed Benefits & Information
Apricot seed is traditionally ussed to relieve cough, expel phlegm and ease breathing. It moistens the intestines to relax the bowels. Apricot Seed's pin yin name Nan Xing Ren translates to Southern Xing Ren. Apricot seed is may relieve cough and wheezing. It aslo benefits joint health, supports cardiovascular health and boosts the immune system.
Apricot Seed Properties: Slightly Warm, Bitter, Slightly Toxic
Apricot Seed Channels / Meridians: Lung, Large Intestine
Apricot Seed Chemical Components: Emulsin, amygdalase, γ-estradiol, α-estradiol, vitamin E
Herbs That Combined with Apricot Seed
References: Herbpathy.com, alternativehealing.org