WU MEI
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Fructus Pruni Mume

Nomenclature

WU MEI
烏梅
Fructus Pruni Mume
Other Names

Mume Fruit, Smoked Plum''

Pruni Mume


Properties:

Sour
Liver / LR Spleen / SP Lung / LU Large Intestine / LI


Dosage and Toxicity

10 – 30 gm


Functions

Inhibits leakage of Lung / LU Qi and stops sweating
Binds the intestines (diarrhea, rectal prolapse, dysentery)
Generates body fluids
Expels parasites (roundworm and hook worm)
Wu Mei Wan

Stops deficient uterine bleeding when charred
Corns and Warts (soak 30 gm in salt water for 24 hours, pit fruit and add vinegar, make paste and leave on for 2 – 3 days, also used for ulcers and sores)


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