Wu Mei

Pruni Mume, Fructus

Properties: SOUR - WARM
Dosage: 3-9g.
Meridian: LARGE INTESTINE, LIVER, LUNG, SPLEEN

-inhibit leakage of lung Qi
–lung deficiency - chronic cough
-binds intestines – chronic diarrhea or dysentery
-generates fluids – alleviates thirst
-expels roundworms – alleviate abdominal pain

Reference
Benskey & Gamble 1986, Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica, Seattle Washington, Eastland Press