Instead of tonifying the kidneys, the Chinese herb umeboshi has the effects of astringing the lungs (collecting lung qi) to stop coughing, astringing the intestines to stop diarrhea (relieving diarrhea by enhancing the intestinal astringency), settling roundworms to relieve pain, and generating fluids to quench thirst (promoting the production of fluids to relieve thirst). Astringing the lungs and relieving cough. Ume taste sour and astringent, has the effect of astringent lung qi, can treat lung deficiency caused by prolonged cough with little phlegm, dry cough with little phlegm and other conditions. Astringent antidiarrhea. Plum has good astringent effect, can be used to treat diarrhea, dysentery and other diseases. Ascaris lumbricoides to relieve pain. It can be used to treat abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, cold limbs (cold limbs, even to the elbows and above the knees) caused by roundworm infection. Generating fluids and quenching thirst. Umei can generate fluid, also has the effect of quenching thirst, can be used to treat deficiency heat thirst syndrome. These are the main therapeutic effects of umeboshi, and thus do not have the effect of tonifying the kidneys. It should be noted that the use of umeboshi is not recommended for those who have external superficial evils (evils on the surface of the muscles) or those who have internal solid heat accumulation and stagnation, and its adverse effects are not clear, the specific use of the drug should consult a professional doctor’s advice, and do not take medication without authorization.