Ingredients · Dried and pantry
Apricot kernels (south and north)
南北杏naam4 bak1 hang6
Sweet southern and bitter northern kernels. Bitter ones are mildly toxic raw; keep to about 10.
Neutral平 / 微溫
Gentle and balanced. Traditionally fine for most people, any time of year. Source: Hong Kong Anti-Cancer Society, "中醫食療——食物種類分析" (Dr Lam To-yee, registered Chinese medicine practitioner, 2022).
Where to buy
Amazon pick: Plum Dragon Apricot Seeds Xing Ren Apricot Kernel Chinese Herb Herbs (1 Oz). Other stores open a search.
