Chinese Herbalism
Wu Mei
Prunus mume
Also known as Black Plum, Mume Fruit.
Key herb in Wu Mei Wan for ascariasis and dysentery documented in Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing enters Lung, Spleen, Liver, Large Intestine meridians modern clinical use in diabetes, H. pylori, liver protection
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Indications what the tradition reached for it in
- Thirst
- Inadequate body fluids
- Xerostomia
- Constipation
- NAFLD
- GERD
- Heavy sweating
- Acute dysentery
- Chronic cough due to lung deficiency
- Diabetes
- Nausea
- Chronic diarrhea
- Organ prolapse (uterus, rectum)
- Abdominal pain
- Roundworms in biliary tract
- H. pylori gastritis
- Dysentery
- Dysfunctional uterine bleeding
- Vomiting
- Hepatitis
- Bleeding
- Colic
- Cramps
- Debility
- Diarrhea
- Dry cough
- Fatigue
- Intestinal worms
- Mucosal irritation
- Muscle spasms
Safety
The record lists 3 contraindications; open the plate in the library to read them in full.
Dosing as the sources wrote it
| Preparation | As written | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Decoction | Decoction 3-30g | 3000-30000 mg |
| extracts | extracts 6-13g/day | 6000-13000 mg |
Doses are reproduced from the sources for practitioners and are not a recommendation for any person.
From the sources
Clinical Notes. Key herb in Wu Mei Wan for ascariasis and dysentery documented in Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing enters Lung, Spleen, Liver, Large Intestine meridians modern clinical use in diabetes, H. pylori, liver protection
indications. Wu Mei is traditionally indicated for: Thirst, Inadequate body fluids, Xerostomia, Constipation, NAFLD, GERD, Heavy sweating, Acute dysentery, Chronic cough due to lung deficiency, Diabetes, Nausea, Chronic diarrhea, Organ prolapse (uterus, rectum), Abdominal pain, Roundworms in biliary tract, and 21 further conditions.
safety-cautions. Wu Mei - Contraindications: Exterior syndrome, accumulation of excessive interior heat, allergy to related Rosaceae fruits (e.g. peach | Side effects: None well-documented.
In formulas
Wu Mei stands in 31 documented formulas in the library, among them cháng shân yin, di gu pí yin, qin jião biê jiǎ sǎn, Wú shì lián méi tāng, rén shèn wũ méi tāng, ù quán wán.
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