Ingredient: Peucedanum root (qian hu) (Peucedanum praeruptorum).
| Mandarin: 前胡 Pin-Yin: Qian Hu English: Peucedanum Korean: 서초 Romaji: Zenko Kanji: 前胡 Kampo: No |
Pharmaceutical Name:
- Peucedani Radix
Sources:
- Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica (Bensky et al.)
Properties:
- Bitter, acrid, slightly cold
Channels Entered:
- Lung
Herb Actions:
- Directs qi downward and dispels phlegm
- Disperses and scatters wind-heat
Contraindications:
- Not recommended for those with cough due to fire from yin deficiency
- Not recommended for those with cough associated with cold, thin mucus
- Use with caution as it has been noted to counteract Li Lu
Commonly Found In:
- Schizonepeta & Siler Formula, Ginseng & Mentha Formula, Apricot & Perilla Formula