Properties: Sweet, sour, warm

Meridans Entered:
Primary: Spleen, Stomach and Lung

1. Fortifies the Spleen and stops diarrhea
   Sudden Turmoil (霍亂 Huo Luan), Spleen vacuity diarrhoea, indigestion
2. Transforms Phlegm
   Phlegm-Damp cough
3. Calms the Spirit
   Insomnia, frequent dreaming

Suggested Daily Dosage: 30-60g in decoction.

• Cyanide
  Toxic one carbon compound that acts as an inhibitor of cytochrome c oxidase in the fourth complex of the electron transport chain of the mitochondrial membrane. It complexes with the ferric iron atom in this enzyme preventing the transport of electrons from cytochrome c oxidase to oxygen, resulting in disruption of the electron transport chain and the cell being no longer able to produce ATP aerobically. Many plants produce this as a defence against predators including cassava and sorghum. Many other nuts and seeds also produce amygdalin that metabolised into cyanide and is found in almonds, apricot, peach, cherry and apple seeds. The lethal dose in humans is between 0.5 and 3.5 mg/kg of body weight (Aranguri-Llerena & Siche, 2020).

Notes:

Also referred to as Bei Shu Mi, 北秫米, creating some confusion in ancient times as to whether it was referring to Broomcorn Millet (Shu Mi, 秫米) or this herb.