Hemp seeds
It is the dried and mature seed kernel of the annual herbaceous plant cannabis in the Moraceae family. Use raw or fried. Break into pieces when used. Mainly produced in Northeast China, Shandong, Hebei, Jiangsu and other places.
【Meridian distribution of nature and flavor】Sweet and flat. Returns to the spleen, stomach and large intestine meridians.
【Efficacy】Moisturizes dryness and smooths intestines, relieves constipation, nourishes and replenishes deficiency.
[Application] This product contains many fats, which can moisturize and smooth the intestines. It is mild in nature and has beneficial effects. It is a commonly used lubricant.
It is used for syndromes of dry stool caused by pathogenic heat and yin damage, dryness of body fluid and intestinal dryness. It is compatible with almonds, white peony roots, rhubarb, etc., such as pockmarked pills.
It is used for intestinal dryness and constipation caused by fluid deficiency after illness and postpartum blood deficiency. It is compatible with Angelica sinensis, Radix Rehmanniae, etc.
[Dosage] Horses and cattle 120~180g; camels 150~200g; pigs and sheep 10~30g; dogs and cats 2~6g.
[Note] Since hemp seeds contain a small amount of alkaloids, the dosage should be controlled.
Yu Liren
They are the mature seeds of the Rosaceae deciduous shrubs European plum, plum blossom or almond. The first two are commonly called "little plum kernels" and are mainly produced in Northeast China, East China, Henan, Hebei, Shanxi and other places; the latter are commonly called "big plum kernels". Li Ren", mainly produced in Inner Mongolia and Liaoning. Picked in summer and autumn, dried in the sun. For raw use, mashed.
[Nature and flavor] pungent, bitter, sweet, flat. Returns to the large intestine and small intestine meridians.
[Efficacy] Moisten the intestines and relieve constipation, diuretic and reduce swelling.
【application】
1. Used for intestinal dryness and constipation. This product is rich in fat, reduces body lubrication, and has the effect of moisturizing the intestines and laxative. It is suitable for intestinal dryness and constipation caused by astringent large intestine or long-term illness and fluid deficiency in old, weak and sick animals. It can be used with almonds and peach kernels. , Baiziren, and dried tangerine peel can be used together, such as Wuren Pills.
2. Used for edema. This product has the effect of diuretic and reducing swelling, and can treat edema of limbs and dysuria.
Compatible with coix seed, poria cocos and other diuretic and swelling drugs.
[Dosage] 20~60g for horses and cattle; 5~10g for pigs and sheep; 3~6g for dogs and cats; 1~2g for rabbits and poultry.
【Taboo】Use with caution on pregnant animals.