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Pharmaceutical Name

Semen Juglandis

Botanical Name

Juglans regia L.

Common Name

Walnut seed, Walnut kernel

Source of Earliest Record

Kaibao Bencao

Part Used & Method for Pharmaceutical Preparations

The ripe walnuts are gathered in the period from September to October, dried in the sun and shelled.

Properties & Taste

Sweet and warm

Meridians

Kidney, lung and large intestine

Functions

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. Walnut seed (Hutaoren) is used with Eucommia bark (Duzhong) and Psoralea fruit (Buguzhi) in the formula Qing'e Wan. 2. Cough and asthma due to deficient lungs. Walnut seed (Hutaoren) is used with Ginseng (Renshen). 3. Constipation due to dryness in the intestines. Walnut seed (Hutaoren) is used with Hemp seed (Huomaren) and Cistanche (Roucongrong).

Dosage

10-30 g

Cautions & Contraindications

This herb is contraindicated in cases with deficiency of yin with excessive fire, cough due to phlegm-heat or diarrhea.

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