Bitter Apricot Kernel,' has a bitter taste, a slight warm property, and possesses mild toxicity. It enters the Lung and Large Intestine meridians. Its main functions are to stop coughing, relieve wheezing, moisturize the intestines, and promote bowel movements. In terms of appearance, Bitter Apricot Kernels are smaller in size compared to Sweet Apricot Kernels, with a flatter and asymmetric shape. Bitter Apricot Kernels have a stronger taste or may carry a bitter flavor. In practical applications, Sweet Apricot Kernels and Bitter Apricot Kernels are commonly used together in the preparation of soups and stews. Due to the bitter nature of Bitter Apricot Kernels, the ideal ratio of Sweet Apricot Kernels to Bitter Apricot Kernels is 3:1."