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  Herb 2 of 12 in Herbs that Relieve Coughing and Wheezing
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Latin:
Tussilaginis Farfarae Flos Tone Marks:
kuăn dōng huā Translation:
Welcome Winter Flower |
Actions
- Moistens Lungs, Descends Qi, Stops Cough, and Transforms Phlegm
For cough and wheeze due to Cold, Heat or Yin Deficiency and chronic cough with blood streaked sputum.
Contraindications and Cautions
- Use with caution for cough due to heat
- Use with caution in cases with lung abscesses or pus and blood in the sputum
Herb-Drug Interactions
- This section is being researched, and is not completed.
Toxicity and Overdose
- Overdose can cause irritability, restlessness, excitation, and increased respiration.
- Long term use may increase risk for Liver Cancer
Dosage
- 5-10 grams in decoction (Chen)
- 4.5-9 grams in decoction (Bensky)
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