Kuan Dong Hua (Coltsfoot Flower), Tussilaginis Farfarae Flos

"The Lungs control the circulation of the Blood in the Vessels"

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Herb 2 of 12 in Herbs that Relieve Coughing and Wheezing

Kuan Dong Hua (Tussilaginis Farfarae Flos)

Channels:

Properties:

Spicy, Warm

Latin:

Tussilaginis Farfarae Flos

Chinese:

款冬花

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:

Ding Chuan Tang (Arrest Wheezing Decoction)
Formulas that Direct Rebellious Qi Downward
Jiu Xian San (Nine Immortal Decoction)
Formulas that Stabilize the Exterior and the Lungs

References

Herbs

13. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Revised Edition) - Dan Bensky

25. Lancet 2000 January 8;355(9198):134-138 (Article) - Fugh-Berman A.

17. Handbook of Chinese Herbs (Second Edition) - Him Che. Yeung

12. Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology (First Edition) - John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen

26. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals (Third Edition) - Max Wichtl

Formulas

15. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies (First Edition) - Dan Bensky

18. Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas (First Edition) - Him Che. Yeung

16. The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Study Guide (First Edition) - Qiao Yi

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