mume plum
乌梅wū méi · Prunus mume
Category
astringents (stabilize & bind)
Nature
neutral
Taste
sour, astringent
Meridians
Liver, Spleen, Lung, Large Intestine
Dosage
3–9 g
in broth
Functions
soothes the lungs, relieves coughing causes constipation (chronic diarrhea) produces fluids, quenches thirst relieves roundworm infection, relieves pain
Indications
chronic cough chronic diarrhea thirst, exhaustion pain caused by worms
Contraindications
external syndrome excessive internal heat or dampness
Notes
A very sour, smoked fruit: it “tightens” the lungs and intestines in cases of chronic cough and diarrhea, promotes fluid production, and soothes colic caused by intestinal worms. Family: Rosaceae Part used: unripe processed (smoked) fruit Active constituents: organic acids (citric acid), oleanolic acid
For education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified practitioner.