Properties: Bitter, pungent, lightly warm
Meridans Entered:
Primary: Lung and Stomach
Traditional Actions/Indications:
- Expels Phlegm and removes pathogenic water (Resolves Phlegm Stagnation in the Lungs)
Phlegm Accumulation in the Lungs with Qi Rebellion
Accumulation of Phlegm and thin mucus
Best for Cold disorders but in combination with the appropriate herbs can be used for Hot disorders
- Descends Qi and stops vomiting (Calms rebellious Stomach Qi)
Vomiting, hiccup and belching
Suggested Daily Dosage: 3-10g wrapped in decoction.
Cautions: This herb has villi that stimulates throat and causes bucking and vomiting. So it should be decocted with wrapping.
Notable Constituents:
- Inulin
Polysaccharide common to many plants which may be useful in the treatment of metabolic syndrome by promoting gut bacterial growth while inhibiting some pathogenic bacteria
Appears in 5 formulae listed on this site: (click to display)
Research Links & References: (click to display)
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Reference Notes:
Individual herb information has sourced mainly from TCM Wiki and American Dragon for basic data and then updated manually with my own notes. Zhou, Xie and Yan (2011): Encyclopedia of Traditional Chinese Medicines, Vol. 5, and A+ Medical Encyclopaedia have been used for entries not available from those sources with additional material searched for and filled in where available. Western herbs not appearing in the Chinese literature have used Ross (2010): Combining Western Herbs and Chinese Medicine: A Clinical Materia Medica, White Rabbit Institute of Healing and therapeutika.ch. Choices of which source to use or combine have been my own.
These pages are intended to assist clinicians and are not intended for self-diagnosis or treatment for which a qualified professional should be consulted. Actions and indications are taken from traditional uses and do not necessarily reflect the evidence base which should be researched independently. Dosages are for guidance only and will vary dependening on the potency of the batch and the tolerance of the individual so should be evaluated by a professional based on individual needs.
