Su Zi

Herbs that relieve the coughing

 

 

Channels: LI, LU

Properties: Spicy, Warm

Common: Purple Perilla Fruit, Perilla Seed

Latin: Fructus Perillae Frutescentis

Actions:

  • Redirect the Qi downward, stop cough and wheezing, and expel phlegm
  • Moisten the Intestine

1.     Cough, wheeze, asthma, chest congestion with phlegm due to Lung Qi dysfunction of flowing downward; e.g. Su Zi Jiang Tang, with Ban Xia, Chen Pi, Hou Po

2.     Dry intestines cause chronic constipation

Dosage:

  • 4.5-9g