Hu Tao Ren "Barbarian Peach Pit"

Herbs that Tonify the Yang

Channels: KI, LI, LU

Properties: Sweet, Warm

Common: Walnut Nut

Latin: Semen Juglandis Regiae

Actions:

1. To tonify the lungs and kidneys

2. To moisten the intestines and move feces

Indications & Combinations:

1. Lower back pain and weakness of the legs due to deficient kidneys. Hu Tao Ren is used with Du Zhong and Bu Gu Zhi in the formula Qing''e Wan.

2. Cough and asthma due to deficient lungs. Hu Tao Ren is used with Ren Shen.

3. Constipation due to dryness in the intestines. Hu Tao Ren is used with Huo Ma Ren and Rou Cong Rong.

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