What is the effect and action point of peach kernel?


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Peach kernel is the dried and mature seed of peach or mountain peach of Rosaceae family. It has the effects of breaking blood stasis, moistening dry intestine and smoothing intestine. It is forbidden for pregnant women and used with caution for loose stool. It can be used as medicine or eaten. The general dosage of medicine is 3 - 10g. It can be boiled porridge or soup when eating. Attention should be paid to the appearance and smell when identifying it. Peach kernel is the dried mature seed of peach or mountain peach of Rosaceae family. It has the effect of breaking blood stasis and moistening dry and smooth intestines. The following is a detailed introduction of peach kernel: Peach kernel is rich in oil, can moisten intestines and relieve constipation, and has a certain therapeutic effect on constipation. Second, contraindications for use 1. Pregnant women: Peach kernel has the effect of breaking blood and removing blood stasis. Pregnant women may cause abortion if they eat it. Peach kernel can be used as medicine, the general dosage is 3 - 10 grams. 2. Edible: Peach kernel can be eaten, generally used for porridge, soup, etc. 4. Identification skills 1. Appearance: Peach kernel is flat long oval, 1.2 - 1.8cm long, 0.8 - 1.2cm wide, yellow brown to reddish brown surface, densely granular protrusions. The tip side has a short-line umbilicus, the round end has a slightly darker color, and most of the longitudinal vascular bundles are distributed from the symphysis. The seed coat is thin, the cotyledons are 2, white, and rich in oil. 2. Odor: Peach kernel has a faint bitter taste and aroma. 5. Key information Peach kernel is a kind of food with the same origin as medicine and food. It has the effect of breaking blood stasis and moistening dry intestines. Pregnant women forbidden, loose stool with caution. Peach kernel can be used as medicine, can also be eaten, but pay attention to the use method and dosage. In the identification of peach kernel, pay attention to the appearance, smell and other characteristics.