Actions:

• Transform phlegm, clear Lung-heat and stop cough
• Harmonize the Stomach and redirect the Stomach Qi downward

1.     Cough with phlegm due to Lung-heat, and Lung Qi dysfunction of flowing downward; e.g. with Sang Bai Pi, Xing Ren

2.     Nausea, vomiting, hiccough, or belch due to Stomach-heat and Stomach Qi dysfunction of downward; e.g. with Ban Xia, Chen Pi, Zhu Ru

Dosage:

• 4.5-9g

Caution:

The leaves should be scrubbed clean of any “hair” to prevent irritation to the throat