Nourishes Lung Yin, Stops Cough, Dispels Phlegm
For dry, non-productive cough. Also for cough with yellow, scanty, difficult to expectorate sputum or blood streaked sputum. Associated symptoms include dry mouth, dry throat, dry nasal cavity, voice loss, sore throat
Nourishes Stomach, Generates Fluid
For thirst and dry mouth, red/dry tongue, and constipation associated with Stomach Yin Deficiency. Also for aftermath of febrile disease with low grade fever and peeled tongue coat.
Moistens Exterior
For dry skin, itchy skin especially due to cold weather
Contraindications and Cautions
Do not use in cases of cough due to Wind-Cold
Herb-Drug Interactions
None Noted.
Toxicity and Overdose
No toxicity noted
Possible allergic reactions may follow constant intense contact like that of those who work in herbal factories. Contact dermatitis results.
Dosage
10-15 grams dried in decoction, 15-60 grams fresh in decoction 12
9-15 grams in decoction 13
Notes
This herb antagonizes Fen Fang Ji (Radix Stephaniae Tetandrae)
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Herb 10 of 15 in Herbs that Tonify Yin
