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Hu Tao Ren (Juglans regia)

  • Botanical name: Juglans regia
  • Common name: Walnut
  • Literal name translation: barbarian peach kernals
  • Family: Juglandiaceae
  • Part used in Chinese medicine: seed
  • Major Chinese medicine actions:
  • Tonifies Kidney and Lungs, strengthens low back,
    assists Kidneys in grasping qi, alleviates wheezing
Juglans regia
Juglans regia
Juglans regia
Juglans regia

Photo Credits: (top to bottom)
Photo 1: Juglans regia; 09/2007; author Thesupermat; permission under GFDL
Photo 2: Juglans regia; 10/2005; author Rasbak; permission under GFDL
Photo 3: Juglans regia; 10/2005; author Rasbak; permission under GFDL
Photo 4: Juglans regia; 12/2005; author David Monniaux; permission under GFDL