Qi-Moving Herbs
Li Shu Gen: Chinese Herb Guide
##Name
Li Shu Gen (Pear Root)
The Effect of Li Shu Gen
Property
Neutral, sweet, bland; lung and large intestine meridians entered.
Actions
Clear the lung, relieve cough, regulate the flow of qi and alleviate pain.
Indications
Cough due to lung deficiency and hernia.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 10~30 g.
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Sources and further reading
We cite classical materia medica and modern reference works. This article is health education, not medical advice.
- Shennong Bencao Jing (The Divine Farmer's Materia Medica), Han dynasty.
- Bencao Gangmu (Compendium of Materia Medica), Li Shizhen, 1578.
- Chinese Pharmacopoeia, current edition — identity, quality and safety monographs.
- NCCIH and WHO reference material on traditional medicine safety.
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