Bush Cherry Seeds Whole
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Bush Cherry Seeds Whole (Prunus japonica) are the dried whole seeds of a small flowering cherry species traditionally used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for their ability to support healthy bowel function, promote fluid balance, and encourage overall digestive wellness. Known in Chinese as Yù Lǐ Rén (郁李仁), these seeds have been valued for centuries to help moisten the intestines, support comfortable elimination, and promote healthy urinary function. Their nature is generally considered sweet, slightly bitter, and neutral, making them a respected botanical for maintaining digestive and urinary balance.
In traditional use, Bush Cherry Seeds are commonly prepared as a decoction or incorporated into traditional herbal formulas, allowing their naturally occurring plant compounds and nourishing oils to be extracted. They have historically been used to support regular bowel movements, promote digestive comfort, and encourage the natural elimination of excess fluids, particularly in individuals experiencing occasional dryness or sluggish digestion. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, they are also used to support the smooth movement of qi while maintaining healthy intestinal moisture.
Bush Cherry Seeds are also traditionally associated with kidney and urinary wellness, where they have been used to support healthy fluid metabolism, encourage normal urinary function, and promote overall internal balance. Their naturally occurring oils have made them a valued botanical in traditional formulas focused on digestive comfort and healthy elimination.
Modern research shows that Prunus japonica seeds contain fixed oils, fatty acids, amygdalin, flavonoids, phenolic compounds, and antioxidant constituents with documented antioxidant, digestive-supportive, anti-inflammatory, and urinary-supportive properties. These naturally occurring compounds complement the seeds' traditional use for digestive health, fluid balance, and overall wellness.
Each batch of Bush Cherry Seeds Whole (Prunus japonica) is carefully harvested and dried to preserve their natural oils, beneficial plant compounds, and traditional quality. The seeds are traditionally used in herbal preparations to support healthy digestion, promote comfortable bowel function, encourage healthy urinary balance, and maintain overall vitality.
Also Known As: Yu Li Ren, 郁李仁 (Yù Lǐ Rén), Semen Pruni, Bush Cherry Seed, Bush Cherry Kernel, Chinese Bush Cherry Seed, Dwarf Flowering Cherry Seed
Nutrients: Fatty oils (including oleic and linoleic acids), amygdalin and other cyanogenic glycosides, sterols, proteins, flavonoids, phenolic compounds, and other naturally occurring phytochemicals
Notes: Prunus japonica, commonly known as Bush Cherry or Chinese Bush Cherry, is one of the traditional botanical sources of Yù Lǐ Rén (郁李仁) in Traditional Chinese Medicine. The medicinal material consists specifically of the dried seed kernel, rather than the hard outer pit or shell. Traditionally, Yu Li Ren is incorporated into decoctions and herbal formulas and has been associated with supporting occasional bowel regularity, digestive comfort, and healthy fluid balance. In TCM terminology, it is traditionally used to moisten the intestines, promote bowel movements, and encourage urination. The kernels contain naturally occurring fatty oils as well as cyanogenic glycosides and are primarily valued as a traditional medicinal botanical rather than an everyday culinary seed.

