Antitussive and Antiasthmatic Herbs
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Bao Ma Zi (Manchurian Lilac Bark)
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Bao Ma Zi (Manchurian Lilac Bark): clear lung-heat, and eliminate phlegm, relieve cough and wheezing.
Name
Bao Ma Zi (Cortex Syringae)
The Effect of Cortex Syringae
Property
Bitter, slightly cold; lung meridian entered.
Actions
Clear lung-heat, and eliminate phlegm, relieve cough and dyspnea.
Indications
Cough and dyspnea with excessive phlegm.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 15~30 g, or made into pill or powder.
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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