Antitussive and Antiasthmatic Herbs
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Bai Su Zi
Quick answer
Bai Su Zi: eliminate phlegm, direcet qi downward, moisten the lung and soothe the intestines.
Name
Bai Su Zi (Perilla Frutescens)
The Effect of Bai Su Zi
Property
Pungent, neutral; lung, stomach and large intestine meridians entered.
Actions
Eliminate phlegm, direcet qi downward, moisten the lung and soothe the intestines.
Indications
Asthma due to excessive phlegm, cough due to reversed flow of qi, constipation due to qi stagnation.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 3~9 g.
When to see a doctor: herbal care suits mild, everyday issues. For worsening, severe, or sudden symptoms — or if you are pregnant, on medication, or treating a child — consult a licensed practitioner first.
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