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Bai Qian (Root and Rhizome of Cynanchum)

Warm Herbs that Transform Phlegm-Cold
Bai Qian 白前

Radix Et Rhizoma Cynanchi Baiqian Root and Rhizome of Cynanchum

Channels LU
Nature Neutral Slightly Warm SpicySweetNeutral (or Slightly Warm)
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Bai Qian (Radix Et Rhizoma Cynanchi Baiqian)
Specimen Radix Et Rhizoma Cynanchi Baiqian

Materia Medica Data

Category
Warm Herbs that Transform Phlegm-Cold
Temperature
Neutral, Slightly Warm
Nature & Flavour
Spicy, Sweet, Neutral (or Slightly Warm)
Channels Entered
LU
Latin (pharmaceutical)
Radix Et Rhizoma Cynanchi Baiqian
Chinese
白前
Tone Marks
bái qián
Translation
White Before

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Treat Phlegm (1)

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Chinese Herb Actions

  • Descends Rebellious Qi, Expels Phlegm, and Stops Cough For excess Lung conditions, Phlegm blockage in the chest, cough with profuse sputum, and invasion of Wind-Cold. This is an important herb in the treatment of phlegm accumulation in the Lungs causing coughing and wheezing, It is the principle herb for treating cough and dyspnea from any excess respiratory disorder. Although is warm and spicy, it is not drying.

Chinese Herb Dosage

  • 3-10 grams

Chinese Herb Combinations:

  1. Bai Qian (Radix Et Rhizoma Cynanchi Baiqian)
  2. Qian Hu (Radix Peucedani)

Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions

  • Do not use in cases of Lung and Qi Deficiency, or where the Kidneys can not properly grasp the Qi.
  • Use with caution in patients who have dry cough due to Lung Yin Deficiency.
  • Raw Bai Qian can irritate the gastrointestinal tract and should be used with caution in cases with bleeding or peptic ulcers.

Chinese Herb Notes

  • Honey frying this herb will increase it's moistening properties and make it a better choice for patients with dry cough and dyspnea due to Lung Yin deficiency. Honey frying will also reduce the gastrointestinal irritation this herb can cause.

Sources & References

Compiled and edited by Thomas Dehli, Founder & Editor, Sacred Lotus

The information here is referenced from numerous sources — teachers, practitioners, class notes from Five Branches University, the books below, and the published research literature, with citations given as resolvable PubMed identifiers. Where sources disagree, I have flagged the discrepancies directly. If facts couldn't be verified, I have left them out. How we source our content.

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Chinese Herbs Books & References

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    Dan Bensky

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    John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen

  • https://amzn.to/42aMz73

    Max Wichtl

  • https://amzn.to/3PuD4bt

    Him Che. Yeung

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