Chinese Dwarf Cherry Seed is the dried ripe seed of Prunus humilis Bge., Prunus japonica Thunb. or Prunus pedunculata Maxim. (Fam. Rosaceae).

Action: To relax the bowles, and to cause diuresis.

Indications: Stagnancy of undigested food with abdominal distension and constipation; weakness and edema of the legs with oliguria.

Precaution: Used with caution in pregnancy.