Smoked plum
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-016782
The fruit of the Prunus mume tree that is used as a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) called Wu Mei, which may be used to promote hydration and improve bowel function. Although the exact mechanism(s) of action through which this TCM exerts its effect has yet to be fully elucidated, upon oral administration, this TCM may reduce dehydration and improve peristalsis in the bowel.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-016782 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| Synonyms | Wu Mei; black plum; mume fruit; Chinese plum; Japanese apricot |
| References | National Cancer Institute Thesaurus (CC BY 4.0) |
Record as JSON
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"Japanese apricot"
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