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Apricot Seed Prunus armeniaca; Rosaceae (Xing ren)Uses: Antitussive, expectorant, laxative, treats cold and coughs, demulcent, dissolves tumors, antispasmodic Bitter,sweet/ heating/ pungent KP- V+ |
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Uses: Antibacterial, increases immune system, consolidates defensive energy, detoxification, energy tonic, blood tonic, regulates fluids,
Sweet/ heating

Uses: Tonic, rejuvenative, aphrodisiac, nervine, sedative, general debility,nerve exhaustion, convalesence, loss of memory, loss of muscular energy, insomnia, paralysis, anemia, infertility, spermatorrhea, fatigue
Systems: reproductive, nervous, respiratory
Bitter, astringent, sweet/ heating/ sweet
VK- P+
Uses: General body tonic, digestive aid, diuretic, regulates appetite, builds energy, tonifies spleen and stomach
Sweet, bitter/ slightly heating
Uses: Increases longevity, increases memory and intelligence, awakens crown chakra, balances left and right brain hemispheres, rejuvenation, alternative, febrifuge, diurectic, nervous disorders, epilepsy, senility, premature aging, hair loss, skin eruptions
Systems: Nervous, circulatory, digestive
Bitter/cooling/sweet
Uses: Increases immune system, alternative, antiviral, antiseptic, resolvent cleanser, decreases damp heat, stimulates and dredges the liver, promotes cleansing, dissipates tumors
Bitter/cooling/ pungent
PK- V+
Uses: Antitussive, antiaspasmodic, expectorant, alternative, pectoral, carminative, calms respiration, allay cough and asthma, helps stomach disorders
Bitter, astringent/cooling/sweet
PK- V neutral
Uses: Diaphoretic, antipyretic, antispasmodic, alternative, helps headache, sore throat, heat in upper body, eye infections, nose bleeds, liver diseases, dysmenorrhea, promotes lactation
Systems: digestive, respiratory, nervous
Bitter, sweet/ cooling/ pungent
PK- V+(in excess)
Uses: Antitussive, expectorant, demulcent, anti-inflammatory, sedates cough, helps dry cough and shortness of breath, antispasmodic
Pungent, slightly sweet/ heating
Uses: Alternative, diuretic, laxative, bitter tonic, liver digestion, gall stones, congested lymph, breast sores, breast cancer, diabetes, edema, ulcers, detoxifying tumors and cysts
Systems: Circulatory, digestive, urinary, lymphatic
Bitter, sweet/ cooling
Uses: Activates immunity, antiviral, antibacterial, clears toxins, restrains infections, resolves tumors, decreases pain, decreases eruptive fevers, promotes cleansing congested lymph
Pungent, salty/ cooling/ dry
Uses: Vitalizes heart blood, restores capillary and coronary cirulation,restores brain and nerves, promotes clear thinking, relieves depression, increases memory
Systems: Cardiovascular, nervous, respiratory, urogenital
Sweet, bitter, astringent
Uses: Antiseptic, antibiotic, antipyretic, antimicrobial, resolves mucus, decreases inflammation, clears toxins, parasites, decreases heat liver-gallbladder, decongestive
Bitter, astringent/cooling/pungent
PK- V+
Uses: Alterative, tonic, diuretic, local stimulant, promotes intelligence, promotes longevity
Bitter, astringent/ cooling/ sweet
VK+ P-
Uses: Diaphoretic, diuretic, antispasmodic, bitter tonic, restores normal glandular secretions, helps lung diseases, relieves palpitations
Bitter, pungent/ cooling/ pungent
KP- V+
Uses: Antiviral, antibacterial, anticancer, eliminates pathogenic heat and toxins from blood, relieves swollen throat conditions
Systems: Heart, lung, stomach
Bitter/ cooling
Uses: Balances all three doshas, sedative though promotes awareness, strengthens mind, insomnia, hysteria, epilepsy, neuralgia
Systems: Nervous, digestive, respiratory
Sweet, bitter, astringent/ cooling/ pungent
VPK=
Uses: Nervine, carminative, diaphoretic, sedative, antidepressant, Qi tonic, rejuvenation effects, relaxes nervous system
Pungent, sweet/ cooling/ pungent
KP- V neutral
Uses: Tonic, demulcent, expectorant, rejuvenation, laxative, increases Qi, provides moisture-relieves dryness, relieves cough and wheezing, clears toxins, decreases infections. Calms mind, nourishes Spirit, Sattvic, nourishes brain, increases cranial and cerebrospinal fluid, promotes contentment and harmony
Systems: digestive, respiratory, nervous, reproduction, excretory
Sweet, bitter/ cooling/ sweet
VP- K+ (in excess)
Uses: Antispasmodic, diaphoretic, emetic, expectorant, stimulates lungs, circulates Qi, relaxes nervous system
Pungent/ heating/ pungent
K- PV+
Uses: Tonifies heart and spleen, nourishes blood, calms spirit, supports memory, relieves insomnia, heart palpitations, antifungal
Systems: Circulatory, digestive
Sweet/ warming
Uses: Blood tonic, supports kidney, adrenals, liver, promotes cheerfulness, increases vitality, improves vision, calms heart and nervous system, increases longevity, hyperglycemic, antifungal, hypertension
Sweet/ neutral
Uses: Nutritive tonic, rejuvenative, expectorant, demulcent, emollient, diuretic, laxative, helps cough, bronchitis, whooping cough, decreases kidney/bladder inflammation, decreases infection or bleeding
Systems: Respiratory, urinary, digestive, nervous
Sweet/ cooling/ sweet
VPK=
Uses: Emenagogue, diaphoretic, diuretic, alternative, Uterine stimulant, relaxant, cardiac tonic, carminative
Bitter, pungent/ cooling/ pungent
PK- V+
Uses: Antispasmodic, antitussive, anti-inflammatory, demulcent, expectorant, relieves cough
Bitter, astringent, sweet/ cooling/ pungent
PK- V+
Uses: Expectorant, diuretic, tonic, nutritive, chlorophyll, vitamin A/C, increases energy, hemostatic, nourishes blood, relieves fatigue
Systems: Blood, fluids, respiratory, digestive, connective tissue
Astringent, little sweet and salty/ cooling
Uses: Antiviral, expectorant, antibacterial, reduces fevers, restores lungs, soothes throat
Pungent, bitter/ heating/ pungent
KV- P+
Uses: Alternative, emetic, cathartic, promotes lymph cleansing, clears toxins, dissipates tumors, relieves liver Qi stagnation
Bitter/ cooling/ pungent
PK- V+
Uses: rich in minerals, B vitamins, flavonoids, increases immune system, relieves influenza, sore throat, nasal congestion, respiratory conditions, ulcers, cancer
Uses: Antitumor, immune stimulant, nervine, strengthens spirit, heart tonic, antibacterial, antiallergenic, anti-inflammatory, antitussive, increase spiritual awareness, longevity
Uses: Nutritive tonic, rejuvenation, sexual debility, weak kidneys, low back pain, irregular menses, anemia, hair loss, cirrhosis, senility, diabetes
Systems: Reproductive, urinary, digestive, respiratory
Sweet, bitter/ cooling/ sweet
PV- K+
Uses: Alternative, nervine, emenagogue, carminative, opens mind and heart, decreases heat in upper body, headache, dizziness, refreshes eyes, removes irritability, promotes peace
Systems: Circulatory, female reproductive, nervous system
Sweet, astringent/ cooling
Uses: Yin and Yang tonic, promotes proper liver function, relieves hepatitis, enriches kidney yin, supports lungs, quiets spirit, calms heart, insomnia
Sour, salty, sweet , pungent, bitter/ heating
Uses: Tonic, antidepressant, improves memory, increases intelligence, aids brains function, alternative, anticonvulgent, antiepileptic, removes addictions, removes evil spirits
Astringent/ heating/ sweet
VPK-
Uses: Female reproductive tonic, sexual debility, infertility, impotence, menopause, leucorrhea, dehydration, diarrhea, dysentery, stomach ulcers, hyperacidity, lung disorders, hematemesis
Sweet, bitter/ cooling/ sweet
PV- K+ (in excess)
Uses: Tonic, adrenal support, increase energy, antirheumatic, antispasmodic
Pungent, sweet/ heating/ sweet
VK- P+
Uses: Antispasmodic, expectorant, stimulates lungs, strengthens and restores nervous system, lifts the spirit and rids depression, relieves infection and pain
Bitter, pungent/ cooling/ pungent
PK- V+
Uses: Adaptogen, tonic, relieves cold and flu, increases memory and awareness, gives sense of well being, immune stimulant, relieves cough, awakens spiritual insight
Bitter, sweet, pungent/ heating
Uses: Circulates uterus Qi, harmonizes menstruation, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, infertility, PMS, hormonal balancing, leucorrhea, excessive lactation, spermatorrhea, increases sexual vitality, reduces irritability
Bitter, pungent, a bit astringent/ neutral/ dry
Uses: Antiseptic, aromatic, nervine, antispasmodic, tonic, opens and clears mind, rejuvenates brain and nervous system, promotes cerebral circulation, stimulates intelligence or self expression, increases memory, enhances awareness, sinus headache, colds, ulcers, arthritis, joint pain, epilepsy, shock, coma
Systems: Nervous, respiratory, digestive, circulatory, reproductive
Pungent, bitter, astringent/ heating/ pungent
VK- P+
Uses: Expectorant, diaphoretic, carminative
Pungent/ heating/ pungent
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