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Zi Su Zi (Purple Perilla Fruit, Perilla Seed)

Zi Su Zi (Purple Perilla Fruit, Perilla Seed)

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Herb 11 of 12 in Herbs that Relieve Coughing and Wheezing

Warm

Zi Su Zi (Fructus Perillae Frutescentis)

Channels:

LI, LU

Properties:

Spicy, Warm

Latin:

Fructus Perillae Frutescentis

Chinese:

紫苏子

Tone Marks:

zĭ sū zĭ

Alt Names:

Su Zi

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This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

Ding Chuan Tang (Arrest Wheezing Decoction)
Category: Formulas that Direct Rebellious Qi Downward
San Zi Yang Qin Tang (Three Seed Decoction to Nourish One's Parents)
Category: Formulas that Warm and Transform Cold-Phlegm
Su Zi Jiang Qi Tang (Perilla Fruit Decoction for Directing Qi Downward)
Category: Formulas that Direct Rebellious Qi Downward
Xiang Fu Xuan Fu Hua Tang (Cyperus and Inula Decoction)
Category: Formulas that Dry Dampness and Expel Phlegm

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