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  Herb 1 of 15 in Herbs that Tonify Yin
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Properties:
Sweet, Slightly Bitter, Slightly Cold Translation:
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Actions
- Moistens the Lung, Stops Cough, and Clear Heat
For Lung Qi and Yin Deficiency causing consumptive cough with symptoms such as consumptive, dry, chronic cough, shortness of breath, and white, yellow, or bloody sputum that is difficult to expectorate. Also for heat signs accompanying Lung Yin Deficiency such as night sweats, tidal fever, and an absence of sputum. - Clears Heat and Calms the Spirit (Shen)
For Lung Yin Deficiency directly affecting the Heart with symptoms such as physical or speech disorientation, trouble with concentration, sensory impairment, bitter taste in the mouth, dark yellow urine, and a rapid thready pulse. - Nourishes the Yin and Harmonizes the Middle Jiao
For dull pain associated with Stomach Yin Deficiency.
Contraindications and Cautions
- As this herb it is moistening and cold, it should not be used in patients with Middle Jiao Deficiency, diarrhea, or loose stools.
- Do not use in cases of Wind-Cold or Phlegm cough.
- Bai He may also cause sedation and drowsiness, and may impair a person's ability to drive and operate machinery.
Herb-Drug Interactions
- This section is being researched, and is not completed.
Toxicity and Overdose
- This section is being researched, and is not completed.
Dosage
Notes
- This herb is often used as a food.
Combinations:
- Bai He (Bulbus Lilii)
- Zhi Mu (Rhizoma Anemarrhenae Aspheloidis)
Combined Actions:
- Nourish Yin and Clear Heat
Combined Indications:
- Mental agitation, insomnia, vertigo
- Dry cough
Preparation:
- Honey fry Bai He for dry cough and use raw Bai He for agitation and insomnia.
This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:
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- Dan Bensky
- Him Che. Yeung
- John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
- Max Wichtl
- Dan Bensky
- Him Che. Yeung
- Qiao Yi