Umei has astringent lung (astringent lung qi), astringent intestines, the production of fluids, the effects of roundworm, used for prolonged coughing, prolonged diarrhea and dysentery, thirst, and so on. It is not suitable for those who have external surface evil (in the muscle surface of the evil) or internal solid heat stagnation. Umeboshi drinking water has a limited role, can not replace the drug treatment. Ume for the Rosaceae plant plum dry nearly mature fruit. Its flavor is sour, astringent, flat, to the liver meridian, spleen meridian, lung meridian, large intestine meridian, has a convergence of the lungs, astringent intestines, the efficacy of the birth of fluids, An Ascaris, used for the lungs deficiency and chronic cough, chronic diarrhea and chronic dysentery, deficiency heat and thirst, and so on. The adverse effects of this drug are not clear. External surface evil or internal solid heat stagnation should not be served. Drinking water can play a limited role in the medicinal properties of umeboshi, can not replace the drug treatment. If you have a need for medication, it is recommended that you use it under the guidance of a professional physician, not blindly self-medication.