Qian Hu (Hogfennel Root)

Herb 13 of 19 in Herbs that Cool and Transform Phlegm-Heat

Channels:

LU

Properties:

Bitter, Spicy, Slightly Cold

Latin:

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 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

Herb-Drug Interactions

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Chinese Herb Toxicity & Overdose

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Chinese Herb Dosage

• 6-10 grams in decoction (Chen)
• 3-9 grams in decoction (Bensky)

Chinese Herb Combinations:

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

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

• Ren Shen Bai Du San (Ginseng Powder to Overcome Pathogenic Influences)
  Category: Formulas that Release Exterior Disorders with Interior Deficiency
• Su Zi Jiang Qi Tang (Perilla Fruit Decoction for Directing Qi Downward)
  Category: Formulas that Direct Rebellious Qi Downward
• Xing Su San (Apricot Kernel and Perilla Leaf Powder)
  Category: Formulas that Gently Disperse and Moisten Dryness