This product is the seed of the peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.), a plant of the legume family.

bubble_chart Properties and Meridians

Sweet, neutral. Act on spleen and lung meridians.

bubble_chart Efficacy

Moistens the lungs, harmonizes the stomach, stops bleeding.

bubble_chart Indications

It is used to treat dry cough, nausea, beriberi, and insufficient lactation. It is now also used to treat internal bleeding disorders and hemophilia.

bubble_chart Usage and Dosage

Eat raw, stir-fry, boil, or decoct into a soup for consumption.

bubble_chart Cautions and Contraindications

It is not suitable for those with cold-dampness stagnation or slippery intestines and diarrhea.

bubble_chart Modern Pharmacology

Contains 40-50% fatty oils, 20-30% nitrogenous substances (including proteins, amino acids, alkaloids, etc.), 8-21% starch, 2-5% cellulose, and vitamins.