Antitussive and Antiasthmatic Herbs
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Hu Tui Zi Gen (Thorny Elaeagnus Root)
Quick answer
胡颓子根: relieve cough, stop bleeding, dispel wind, eliminate dampness, remove stasis and relieve sore throat.
Name
Hu Tui Zi Gen (Thorny Elaeagnus Root)
The Effect of 胡颓子根
Property
Sour, neutral.
Actions
Relieve cough, stop bleeding, dispel wind, eliminate dampness, remove stasis and relieve sore throat.
Indications
Cough with asthma, hematemesis, hemoptysis, hematochezia, infantile malnutrition, sore throat, jaundice, diarrhea, rheumatic arthritis, menorrhagia.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 9~15 g, or soaked in wine. Proper dosage is for external application, decocted for washing.
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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