Herbal textual research on the transformation of the nature and flavour,channel tropism,and effect of Persicae Semen
In this paper,through the reference of herbal medicine books of the past dynasties and modern literature materials,the nature and flavour,channel tropism,and the evolution of efficacy of Persicae Semen were systematically sorted out and textual researched.The result of textual research found that there are differences between ancient and modern discussions about the nature and flavour,channel tropism of Persicae Semen.Before the Tang Dynasty,the flavours of Persicae Semen were bitter,sweet,pungent,the natures of Persicae Semen were plain,warm,heat,non-toxic,double kernel of Persicae Semen were recorded toxic,slightly toxic.The problem of Persicae Semen channel tropism appeared for the first time in the Yuan Dynasty,until the modern,the nature and flavour,channel tropism of Persicae Semen achieved unity,that is,bitter,sweet,plain,with small toxic,into the heart,liver,large channels.In terms of efficacy evolution,the ancient and modern effects are used to break blood and remove blood stasis,arresting cough,moistening the dry intestine.The effects of ancient and lost are to remove evil spirits,kill insects,dispel wind and steam.The results of this study provide the basis of bencaology for further research,development and utilization of Persicae Semen.
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