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Zi Wan #1195

Pin Ying Name: Zi Wan

Chinese Name: 紫菀

English Name: Purple Aster Root

Latin Name: Asteris, Radix Et Rhizoma

Herbs that Transform Phlegm and Stop Coughing: Herbs that Relieve Coughing and Wheezing
Category
Properties
Taste Temperature Entering Meridians Dosage
Acrid
Bitter
Sweet
Slightly Warm
Lung
3-10g
Actions & Indications
Taste Temperature Entering Meridians Dosage

Relieves coughs and expels Phlegm

  • Cough of various etiologies including Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat, Lung Deficiency and consumption (Yin Deficiency) (primarily chronic coughing, especially Cold-induced with copious sputum that is difficult to expectorate or Blood streaked sputum)
Contraindications
  • Use caution for those with coughs due to Yin Deficiency with Heat signs.
  • Use caution for those with excessive Heat signs.
  • Do not use long term or large doses.