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Wu Mei / Mume Fruit, Lit. "Dark Plum"
Wu Mei
Taste: Sour • Temperature: Warm • Category: Stabilize & Bind • Sub Category:

Dosage

3-9g

Actions

1. Inhibits the leakage of Lung qi & stops coughs: for chronic Lung deficiency cough.

2. Binds up the Intestines & stops diarrhea: for unremitting chronic diarrhea or dysenteric disorders. Also used for blood in the stool.

3. Generates fluids & alleviates thirst: for thirst due to heat from deficiency of qi & yin deficiency. Often used for wasting & thirsting disorders due to heat from deficiency.

4. Expels roundworms & alleviates pain: for roundworm induced vomiting & abdominal pain. Also occassionally used for abdominal pain & vomiting without parasites.

5. Stops bleeding: for blood in the stool & excessive uterine bleeding where there are accompanying symptoms of blood deficiency including dryness & thirst, with a parched mouth.

6. Used topically as a plaster to treat corns & warts. After softening in hot water, the growth is removed & the plaster applied to the area & bound with gauze. This is changed every 24 hours.

Meridians

Large Intestine

Cautions

Contraindicated in cases of internal heat excess & stagnation, or unresolved exterior disorders.