前胡
Peucedanum Root
前胡qián hú · Peucedanum praeruptorum (root)
Category
transform Phlegm, stop cough
Nature
cool
Taste
bitter, pungent
Meridians
Lung
Dosage
6–9 g
Functions
directs Lung Qi downward and transforms Phlegm-Heat disperses Wind-Heat
Indications
cough with thick, yellow, sticky phlegm and a stifling sensation in the chest Wind-Heat cough with fever and headache
Contraindications
⚠️ use with caution in cough from Yin deficiency or Wind-Cold without Heat
For education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified practitioner.