Herbs that Cool and Transform Phlegm-Heat
Qian Hu 前胡
Radix Peucedani Hogfennel Root
Channels LU
Nature Slightly Cold BitterSpicy
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Materia Medica Data
- Temperature
- Slightly Cold
- Nature & Flavour
- Bitter, Spicy, Slightly Cold
- Channels Entered
- LU
- Latin (pharmaceutical)
- Radix Peucedani
- Chinese
- 前胡
- Tone Marks
- qián hú
- Translation
- Before Barbarians
Chinese Herb Actions
- Directs Qi Down, Dispels Phlegm For cough and wheezing with thick copious difficult to expectorate sputum, and chest oppression
- Disperses and Dispels Wind-Heat For headache and cough with symptoms of Wind-Heat pattern
Chinese Herb Dosage
- 6-10 grams in decoction (Chen)
- 3-9 grams in decoction (Bensky)
Chinese Herb Combinations:
- Bai Qian (Radix Et Rhizoma Cynanchi Baiqian)
- Qian Hu (Radix Peucedani)
Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions
- Use with caution in cases who take blood thinning medication. Qian Hu has known anti-platelet action
- Do not use in cases with cough due to Yin Deficiency Fire
- Do not use for cough and wheezing with cold, thin mucous
Sources & References
Compiled and edited by Thomas Dehli, Founder & Editor, Sacred Lotus
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