Antitussive and Antiasthmatic Herbs
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Ning Meng Ye
Quick answer
Ning Meng Ye: resolve phlegm, relieve cough, regulate qi, harmonize the stomach, check diarrhea.

Name
Ning Meng Ye (Lemon Leaf)
The Effect of Ning Meng Ye
Property
Pungent, sweet, slightly warm; lung, stomach and large intestine meridians entered.
Actions
Resolve phlegm, relieve cough, regulate qi, harmonize the stomach, check diarrhea.
Indications
Cough with excessive phlegm, abdominal distension due to qi stagnation, diarrhea.
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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