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HUO MA REN



(Fire Hemp Seeds)
SP, ST, LI, sweet and neutral *Lubricates the Intestines *Moves feces *Enriches yin fluids *Constipation & hemorrhoids d/t heat and dryness, qi stagnation *Constipation d/t dryness *DO NOT use long term
YU LI REN



(Bush Cherry Seed/ Constrained Plum Pit)
SI, LI, SP, acrid, sweet, and neutral. *Moistens and drains down *Lubricates intestines and moves feces *Promotes urination *Reduces edema *Constipation d/t dryness, qi stagnation in the intestines * DO NOT use in cases of yin xu where there are depleted fluids or in cases of pregnancy.
Actions of moist laxatives?
Typically a nut or seed. They lubricate and facilitate the expulsion of the stool. Tx constipation d/t yin or qi xu caused by aging,and chronic disease.