Mu Hu Die (Oroxylum Seeds)

Herb 5 of 12 in Herbs that Relieve Coughing and Wheezing

Channels:

LIV, LU

Properties:

Sweet, Bland, Cool

Latin:

Oroxyli Semen

Chinese:

木蝴蝶

Tone Marks:

mù hú dié

Translation:

Wood Butterfly

Chinese Herb Actions

• Moistens Lungs, Relieves Cough, Clears the Voice
  For cough and loss of voice or hoarseness with sore throat
• Soothes Liver, Regulates the Qi
  For flank and epigastric pain due to Qi Stagnation
• Heals Sores
  For suppurative sores due to Damp Heat

Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions

• Use with caution in patients with loss of voice due to Wind Cold

Herb-Drug Interactions

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Chinese Herb Toxicity & Overdose

• Very rare occurrences of headache or nausea
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Chinese Herb Dosage

• 3-6 grams in decoction (Chen)
• 1.5-3 grams in decoction (Bensky)