Categories: Herbs

Xing Ren

Also Known As:

Amygdaloside, Apricots, Armeniaca, Chinese Almond, Laetrile, Madelonitrile, Vitamin B17. Prunus armeniaca.
Family: Rosaceae.

Xing Ren

Properties: BITTER – WARM/TOXIC

Dosage:3 – 9g.

Apricot Seed

Meridian: LARGE INTESTINE, LUNG

-stop cough and calm wheezing due to hot or cold

–moistens intestines, unblocks bowels

-use bitter seeds (from north) not sweet seeds (from south)

Also Used For:

Orally, small amounts of toxic kernel constituent, hydrocyanic acid, a source of HCN is used orally for asthma, cough, and constipation.
Folk medicine, apricot is used orally for hemorrhage, infertility, eye inflammation, spasm, and vaginal infections.
Historically, laetrile, the semi-synthetic derivative of amygdalin constituent, has been fraudulently acclaimed as a cancer treatment.
In manufacturing, apricot oil is used in cosmetics or as a vehicle for pharmaceutical preparations.

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Lorna McFadden, DCH

I have been a certified dental assistant for the past 16 years. Over that time I have been interested in many of the healing arts. In 1993, I became a reflexologist and continued to study other forms of alternative health. My passion for Homeopathy began when I was treated by a homeopath in 1998. I really resonated with the philosophy and treatment of homeopathy. Only after a few consultations I knew I had to become involved and help heal others. With restored health and a great deal of energy, I am driven to study this wonderful healing art. I have successfully completed the first milestone in my homeopathic career by graduating from the Vancouver Homeopathic Academy. I hope to write my Certification of Classical Homeopathy in the next few years. I am a member of the West Coast Homeopathic Society and regularly attend study sessions to stay updated and educated. I also attend local trade shows and educate the public on Homeopathy. I am recently married and reside in Langley with two cats and a golden retriever named Montana. My animals are wonderful homeopathic patients.