Ku Xing Ren Seed vs Crescentia Cujete

TCM premier antitussive seed; stops cough, descends lung qi, and moistens intestines; amygdalin provides activity.

Tropical American tree producing large gourd-like fruits used medicinally across Latin America for respiratory conditions, wound healing, and as a traditional cough syrup.

amygdalin, prunasin, emulsin, fatty oils, sterols

crescentin, phenolics, saponins, flavonoids, sterols

Stops cough and descends lung qi, Moistens intestines for constipation, Wheezing and asthma, Fundamental lung herb

cough, bronchitis, wound healing, hypertension, constipation

Antitussive, Expectorant, Laxative mild, Antitumor research

expectorant, antimicrobial, wound healing, antihypertensive

4.5-9g hulled; stir-fry to reduce toxicity

Fruit syrup 30ml 3x daily or decoction 200ml

Pregnancy caution, Not for infants - HCN risk, Large doses toxic

pregnancy, excessive use, allergy

Nausea in excess, HCN toxicity at overdose

nausea at high doses, mild laxative effect