Quick Facts
| Latin Name | Juglandis Semen |
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| Chinese Name & Pinyin | 核桃仁 · He Tao Ren |
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| Medicinal Part | Fruits and seeds |
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| Efficacy Category | Tonifying |
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| Botanical Origin | The dried mature seed of Juglans regia L.(Juglandaceae) |
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| Nature & Flavour | Sweet; Warm |
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| Channels Entered | Kidney, Lung, Large Intestine |
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What Is He Tao Ren?
He Tao Ren (Walnut Meat) is a medicinal herb of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Xinjiang, Hebei, Shanxi.
Nature & Flavour: Sweet; Warm
Channels Entered: Kidney, Lung, Large Intestine
He Tao Ren: Materia Medica Profile
Identification & Quality Standard
Juglandis Semen
Botanical Origin
The dried mature seed of Juglans regia L.(Juglandaceae)
Production Regions
Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Xinjiang, Hebei, Shanxi.
Quality Requirements
Superior medicinal material is yellow, large, full, and oily.
Macroscopic Features
Mostly are broken, irregular lumps, wrinkled grooves, and uneven sizes. Intact one is sub-spherical. Seed coat is pale yellow or yellowish-brown, membranous, with dark brown vascular bundle lines; cotyledons are white. Brittle and oily texture. faint odor; sweet taste; seed coat tastes astringent and slightly bitter.
Traditional TCM Properties
Sweet; WarmKidneyLungLarge Intestine
Traditional Functions
Supplements kidney, warms lung, and moistens intestines.
How He Tao Ren Is Used in TCM
In the Chinese materia medica, He Tao Ren is classified among the Tonifying herbs.
Medical Disclaimer — This article is provided for educational purposes only and describes traditional Chinese medicine concepts. It is not medical advice, and it is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always consult a qualified practitioner before using any herb, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or managing a diagnosed condition.
