Cherry Kernel

Cherry Kernel

(picture of Materia Medica in South Yunnan)

[source] it is the core of Rosaceae cherry. See "cherry" for plant morphology.

[collection] take the ripe fruit and put it in the jar, rub it with hands to separate the pulp from the core, then wash the pulp, take the core and dry it in the sun.

[medicinal materials] the dried fruit core is oblate ovate, 8-12mm long and 7-9mm in diameter. The top is slightly pointed and slightly crooked, like a bird beak. There are round concave holes on the other end. The outer surface is white or light yellow, with no obvious small pits. The abdominal suture is slightly protruding, and the dorsal suture is obvious and protruding. There are two longitudinal protruding ribs on both sides. It is hard and not easy to break. There is one seed in the nucleus, the surface is irregularly shrunk, reddish yellow, and brown after long storage. The seed kernel is light yellow and rich in oil. The air is slightly fragrant and the taste is slightly bitter. It is better to be full, yellowish white and free of impurities.

[function indications] through rash, detoxification. It can cure measles, eliminate gangrene and scar.

① "The picture of Materia Medica in the south of Yunnan Province" says: "the color of pox is white, and the top does not lift the plasma, it is the last application, and it can lift the plasma and grow. "

② Bencao Zaixin: "detoxify, eliminate gangrene and tumor. "

③ "Jiangsu Zhi Yao Zhi": "it's not quick to cure measles; decocting water can clean sore and eliminate scar. "

[usage and dosage] oral administration: decoction, 1-3 yuan. External use: grind juice to spread or fry water to wash.

[taboo] according to the picture of Materia Medica in southern Yunnan, "it is forbidden to take the medicine for pox and Yang. "

[selection] ① cure pox throat hoarseness: 20 sweet cherry stones. Brown in casserole, fry in soup. (collection of compendium)

② Treatment of eyelid tumorigenesis: cherry stone grinding water liniment, the tumor gradually disappear. (Medical Guide)