Xing Ren Essential Oil, 5ml

CO2 extracted Ku Xing Ren - Xing Ren - Prunus Armeniacae amarum Semen
“Bitter Apricot Kernel” 

The main function of Xing Ren is to Stop coughing and wheezing. Xing Ren is used for many types of respiratory disorders depending on how it is combined with other herbs and essential oils.

For wind heat coughs Xing Ren can be blended with the essential oils of Ju Hua, (Chrysanthemum), Jin yin Hua (honeysuckle) and Lian Qiao (Forsythia), and for wind cold with Zi Su Ye (Perilla leaf) and Gui Zhi/Gui Ye (cinnamon twig and leaf). This would particularly helpful diffused into the air for inhalation.

Bitter Apricot Kernel oil has rich antioxidant and anti-carcinogenic properties that can help arrest free radicals, support apoptosis (cancer cell death) and prevent cellular damage. It also shows strong antimicrobial activity.

TCM Category: Relieve Coughing and Wheezing

Channels Entered: Lung, Large intestine.

Note: Base

*This oil is for external use. It should not be used internally. Chinese Materia Medica entries identify this herb as “slightly toxic.” It may also be useful to know that Apricot kernel is a major source of laetrile, a controversial cancer treatment. Practitioners should research and carefully draw their own conclusions.

Major Chemical constituents: Benzaldehyde (90.6%), mandelonitrile (5.2%) and benzoic acid (4.1%, linalool, 4-terpinienol, a-terpineol