Antitussive and Antiasthmatic Herbs
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Yin Xing Ye (Ginkgo Leaf)
Quick answer
银杏叶: tonify the heart and astringe the lung, resolve dampness and check diarrhea.
Name
Yin Xing Ye (Ginkgo Leaf)
The Effect of 银杏叶
Property
Sweet, bitter, astringent, neutral; heart and lung meridians entered.
Actions
Tonify the heart and astringe the lung, resolve dampness and check diarrhea.
Indications
Diarrhea, leucorrhea, cough with phlegm and asthma, palpitation, choking sensation in chest and cardiac pain.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 3~9 g, or made into pill and powder. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying or decocted for washing.
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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