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  Herb 3 of 12 in Herbs that Relieve Coughing and Wheezing
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Properties:
Bitter, Slightly Spicy, Cold, Toxic Latin:
Aristolochiae Fructus Translation:
Bell of a horses Hat |
Actions
- Clears Lungs, Transforms Phlegm, Stops Cough and Wheeze
For cough and wheezing of all types due to Phlegm and Heat
- Clears Heat in the Large Intestine, Reduces Swelling and Pain
Treats hemorrhoids by clearing Large Intestine Fire
- Lowers Blood Pressure
For hypertension, especially early stage primary hypertension due to Liver Yang Rising with dizziness and red face
Contraindications and Cautions
- Do not use in cases with coughing due to deficiency or cold
- Do not use in cases with loose stools due to Spleen Deficiency
- Do not use long term or in large doses
Herb-Drug Interactions
- This section is being researched, and is not completed.
Toxicity and Overdose
- This herb is considered toxic (while some Chinese herbs are toxic, it must be noted that many come prepared, or are combined, to mitigate their toxicity).
Dosage
- 3-10 grams in decoction (Chen)
- 3-9 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