Antitussive and Antiasthmatic Herbs
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Luo Han Guo (Fructus Momordicae) is sweet and cool. It clears lung heat and moistens the intestines, and is used for constipation due to blood deficiency, cough due to phlegm-fire and whooping cough.
Name
Luo Han Guo (Fructus Momordicae)
Nature and action
Sweet and cool. It enters the lung and spleen meridians.
It clears lung heat and moistens the intestines.
Indications
- Constipation due to blood deficiency
- Cough due to phlegm-fire
- Whooping cough
Dosage and administration
Decoct 15~30 g, or soak it in boiling water, or stew it with meat.
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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