Antitussive and Antiasthmatic Herbs
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Hu Tui Zi Ye
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Name Hu Tui Zi Ye (Thorny Elaeagnus Leaf) Nature and action Nature Sour, slightly warm; lung channel. Actions Stop cough and relieve wheezing.
Name
Hu Tui Zi Ye (Thorny Elaeagnus Leaf)
The Effect of Hu Tui Zi Ye
Property
Sour, slightly warm; lung meridian entered.
Actions
Stop cough and relieve dyspnea.
Indications
Cough and dyspnea, traumatic hemorrhage, sores and boils, hemoptysis.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 9~15 g or pound into powder, 2~3 g per time. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying or 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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