Qian Hu (Hogfennel Root), Radix Peucedani

"The Lungs rule Qi and Respiration"

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Properties & Channels

Drug Interactions

Incompatible Herbs

Toxic or Endangered

Latin Name Notes

Herb 13 of 19 in Herbs that Cool and Transform Phlegm-Heat

Channels:

Properties:

Bitter, Spicy, Slightly Cold

Latin:

Radix Peucedani

Chinese:

前胡

Tone Marks:

qián hú

Translation:

Before Barbarians

Actions

Directs Qi Down, Dispels Phlegm
For cough and wheezing with thick copious difficult to expectorate sputum, and chest oppression
Disperses and Dispels Wind-Heat
For headache and cough with symptoms of Wind-Heat pattern

Contraindications and Cautions

Use with caution in cases who take blood thinning medication. Qian Hu has known anti-platelet action
Do not use in cases with cough due to Yin Deficiency Fire
Do not use for cough and wheezing with cold, thin mucous

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

6-10 grams in decoction (Chen)
3-9 grams in decoction (Bensky)

Combinations:

Bai Qian (Radix Et Rhizoma Cynanchi Baiqian)
Qian Hu (Radix Peucedani)

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

Ren Shen Bai Du San (Ginseng Powder to Overcome Pathogenic Influences)
Formulas that Release Exterior Disorders with Interior Deficiency
Su Zi Jiang Qi Tang (Perilla Fruit Decoction for Directing Qi Downward)
Formulas that Direct Rebellious Qi Downward
Xing Su San (Apricot Kernel and Perilla Leaf Powder)
Formulas that Gently Disperse and Moisten Dryness

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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