{"product_id":"xing-ren-ku-lab-tested-1lb","title":"Xing Ren (Ku) - Lab Tested, 1lb","description":"\u003cp\u003eBitter Apricot Seed (Ku) is an herb that stops cough and calms wheezing. Prepared by the ku method to reduce toxicity, it retains its ability to descend lung qi while being gentler on the stomach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description product-description\" data-model=\"XLite\\Model\\Product\" data-identifier=\"64474\" data-property=\"description\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Actions and Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStops cough and calms wheezing:\u003c\/strong\u003e For cough, asthma, and wheezing due to either heat or cold patterns, especially with lung qi rebellion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoistens the intestines:\u003c\/strong\u003e For constipation due to dryness, especially in the elderly or those with chronic deficiency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eProcessing Note – Ku Method\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eku\u003c\/strong\u003e preparation method involves soaking the bitter apricot seeds, removing the outer skin and tip, and lightly drying or heating to reduce amygdalin-related toxicity while preserving medicinal activity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis method decreases the harsh, potentially irritant qualities of raw Xing Ren, making it safer for internal use while maintaining its lung qi-directing and moistening properties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompared to unprocessed Xing Ren, the ku-prepared form is milder on the stomach and less likely to cause nausea or toxicity with proper dosing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eContext and Traditional Notes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBitter and slightly warm; enters the Lung and Large Intestine channels. Classified in TCM as an \u003cstrong\u003eherb that relieves coughing and wheezing\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOften combined with herbs that transform phlegm or moisten dryness to address different cough patterns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcessing by the ku method is the standard preparation for internal use in formulas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semen Armeniacae Amarum (prepared) — Bitter Apricot Seed (prepared)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnit Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 pound\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePotency:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:1\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bitter\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProperties:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly Warm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannels Entered:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lung, Large Intestine\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stops cough; calms wheezing; moistens the intestines\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cough and wheezing due to lung qi rebellion; intestinal dryness\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMateria Medica:\u003c\/strong\u003e Transform Phlegm \u0026amp; Aid Cough\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContraindications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contraindicated in cases of cough due to yin deficiency with heat; avoid overdose due to potential toxicity\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Golden Needle Products","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471612887196,"sku":"GOLDEN202","price":22.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/2407\/0044\/files\/xing-ren.png?v=1787698396","url":"https:\/\/primenaturalfoods.com\/fr-ae\/products\/xing-ren-ku-lab-tested-1lb","provider":"Prime Natural Foods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}