Heat-Clearing and toxicity-Removing Herbs
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芥蓝
Quick answer
Name Gai Lan (Cabbage mustard) Nature and action Nature Sweet, acrid, cool; lung channel.
Name
Gai Lan (Cabbage mustard)
The Effect of 芥蓝
Property
Sweet, pungent, cool; lung meridian entered.
Actions
Remove toxicity, relieve sore throat, resolve phlegm, guide qi downward and relieve asthma.
Indications
Sore throat, asthma, cough caused by wind-heat, prevention of diphtheria.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 9~15 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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