Táo Rén · Peach Kernel
Táo Rén (桃仁, Peach Kernel) is a herb of Neutral nature and Bitter, Sweet flavor, in the “Blood Moving” category. Tradition uses it to activate blood and eliminate stasis, Humectar intestinos y facilitar deposiciones, Stop cough and asthma.
Energetic profile
- Pinyin name
- Táo Rén
- Characters
- 桃仁
- Botanical name
- Prunus persica (L.) Batsch
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Part used
- Seed kernel
- Nature
- Neutral
- Flavor
- Bitter, Sweet
- Meridians
- Heart, Liver, Large Intestine, Lung
- Category
- Blood Moving
- Toxicity
- Slightly toxic
- Pregnancy
- Avoid
- Origin
- China
Actions according to tradition
- Activate blood and eliminate stasis
- Humectar intestinos y facilitar deposiciones
- Stop cough and asthma
Traditional uses
- Amenorrhea and dysmenorrhea due to blood stasis
- Absceso intestinal (apendicitis)
- Traumatismos y contusiones
- Constipation due to intestinal dryness
- Cough with difficulty breathing
Studied effects and current applications
- Breaks blood stasis and dissolves masses
- Lubricates the large intestine, relieving constipation
- Anti-inflammatory and analgesic
- Antithrombotic properties
Applications under investigation
- Thrombosis and clots
- Enfermedades cardiovasculares
- Chronic constipation
- Dismenorrea
- Joint inflammation and pain
An effect being investigated does not mean it has been proven in humans.
Contraindications and adverse effects
Absolute contraindications
- Pregnancy
- Active bleeding without blood stasis
- Overdose (toxic: contains amygdalin)
Relative contraindications
- Blood deficiency without stasis
- Tendencia al sangrado
- Children under 12 years old
- Pregnancy
- CONTRAINDICATED in pregnancy. Strong blood activator that can cause abortion.
- Breastfeeding
- Use with caution. Amygdalin can pass into breast milk.
- Children
- Not recommended in children due to potential toxicity (tonsillain).
- Older adults
- Use with caution in the elderly. Do not exceed 12g/day.
Possible adverse effects
- Nausea (in high doses)
- Mareos
- Cyanide toxicity in overdose
When to stop
- Pregnancy
- Sangrado activo
- Signs of cyanide toxicity
- Dose above 12 g
Interactions with medications
| Group | Drugs | Severity | Effect and recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anticoagulants | Warfarin, Heparin | Severe | Additive anticoagulant effect - serious risk of bleeding Avoid combination or monitor INR extremely. |
| Antiplatelet agents | Aspirin, Clopidogrel | Moderate | Additive antiplatelet effect Monitorizar riesgo de sangrado. |
With other herbs
- hong_hua Classic synergy in blood activation
Reference dose
- Decoction
- 6-9 g daily
- Powder
- 1.5-3 g daily
- Acute use
- 1-2 weeks
- Chronic use
- 2-4 weeks under supervision
- Maximum
- Do not exceed 12g/day; do not use continuously for more than 1 month
- Children
- Not recommended in children due to amygdalin (cyanogenic glucoside) content.
Forms of preparation
Crush 6-9g before boiling in 3 cups of water for 30-40 min. Use peeled and tip-removed (去皮尖).
Blood stasis, constipation
Crush and take 1.5-3g in warm water. Short-term use.
Traumatismos agudos
Approximate doses from the literature; they are not a prescription. Consult a professional.
Active compounds
Fatty oils (oleic, linoleic acid), amygdalin and flavonoids
unsaturated fatty acids · Intestinal lubricant, anti-inflammatory
Formation of intestinal lipid layer, eicosanoid modulation · 40-60% of seed oil
Cyanogenic glucoside · Antitumor (controversial), expectorant
Cyanide release by β-glucosidase (high dose toxicity) · 2-4% in seed
Cyanogenic glycosides · Antitussive, mild laxative
Enzymatic hydrolysis releasing benzaldehyde · 1-3%
Flavonoids · Anti-inflammatory, antiaggregant
COX-2 inhibition, platelet aggregation inhibition · 0.1-0.5%
Harvesting and processing
- Harvest
- Summer (July-August), when the peach ripens
Prunus persica seeds collected from the stone of the ripe fruit. They dry in the sun. The brown peel is removed before use.
Shelled seeds, used whole or crushed.
Seeds fried over low heat until slightly yellowish.
Formulas it appears in
Health notice. Educational and study content. It describes concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine and does not replace diagnosis or treatment by a healthcare professional. Needling, medicinal herbs and invasive techniques must be applied by trained professionals. Safety guide.
