Bai Bu

Herbs that relieve the coughing

 

 

Channels: LU

Properties: Sweet, Bitter, Slightly Warm (or Neutral)

English Translation: Hundred Parts

Common: Stemona Root

Latin: Radix Stemonae

Actions:

  • Moistens the Lung and stops cough: For acute or chronic, hot or cold, and deficient or excess cough conditions. Excellent for chronic respiratory disorders and chronic cough from deficiency such as tuberculosis.
  • Anti-Parasitic: Used topically, this herb kills body or head lice, fleas, pinworm (enema), and other itchy dermatological disorders.

Contraindications:

  • Do not use in cases of Spleen deficiency, loose stool, or diarrhea

Dosage:

  • 5-10 Grams