Herb 5 of 12 in Herbs that Relieve Coughing and Wheezing
Properties:
Sweet, Bland, Cool
Translation:
Wood Butterfly
Actions
Moistens Lungs, Relieves Cough, Clears the Voice
For cough and loss of voice or hoarseness with sore throat
Soothes Liver, Regulates the Qi
For flank and epigastric pain due to Qi Stagnation
Heals Sores
For suppurative sores due to Damp Heat
Contraindications and Cautions
Use with caution in patients with loss of voice due to Wind Cold
Herb-Drug Interactions
This section is being researched, and is not completed.
Toxicity and Overdose
Very rare occurrences of headache or nausea
Dosage
3-6 grams in decoction (Chen)
1.5-3 grams in decoction (Bensky)
References
Herbs
Formulas
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