Category
stop Cough / transform Phlegm
Nature
warm
Taste
pungent, slightly bitter
Meridians
Lung
Dosage
5–10 g
Functions
stops cough and calms wheezing transforms phlegm, moistens the Lung
Indications
chronic cough, wheeze, cough with phlegm cough from cold or deficiency, dry cough with blood-streaked sputum
Contraindications
⚠️ use with heat-clearing herbs if there is Lung heat
Notes
often paired with Zi Wan
For education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified practitioner.