Antitussive and Antiasthmatic Herbs
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Mao Er Shi
Quick answer
Name Mao Er Shi (Decaisnea fargesii) Nature and action Nature Sweet, pungent, neutral; lung and liver channels. Actions Dispel wind-damp, clear lung-heat, relieve cough.
Name
Mao Er Shi (Decaisnea fargesii)
The Effect of Mao Er Shi
Property
Sweet, pungent, neutral; lung and liver meridians entered.
Actions
Dispel wind-damp, clear lung-heat, relieve cough.
Indications
Rheumatic arthritis, cough caused by tuberculosis, pruritus vulvae, anus eczema.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 15~30 g, or soaked in wine. Proper dosage is for external application, decocted for washing, or pounded into juice for applying.
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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