Bencao Index https://bencaoindex.com/ https://bencaoindex.com/herbs/hu-tao-ren/ Free to use and republish with visible attribution and a link back to the source page. The catalogue is a reference work and is knowingly incomplete; nothing in it is medical advice. <a href="https://bencaoindex.com/herbs/hu-tao-ren/">Bencao Index</a> hu tao ren 胡桃仁 Semen Juglandis Walnut koto hodoin Tonify Yang Lung Large Intestine Kidney

Tonifies the Kidneys, replenishes Jing and strengthens the lower back and knees

Kidney Yang deficiency: a cold, aching, weak lower back and knees, cold limbs and frequent urination Kidney Jing deficiency

Warms and astringes the Lungs, resolves Cold Phlegm, calms wheezing and helps the Kidneys grasp Qi

Deficient Lungs and Kidneys with chronic cough, wheezing or asthma made worse by any exertion Kidneys failing to anchor the Lung Qi

Moistens the Intestines and unblocks the bowels

Dry constipation from deficient fluids and Blood, relieved without the harshness of a purgative Constipation in older or depleted people Constipation after a febrile illness has damaged the fluids