Class: Transform Phlegm to Relieve Cough and Dyspnoea
Subclass: Relieve Cough and Dyspnoea
Name:
Pinyin: Kuan Dong Hua
Pharmaceutical: Flos Tussilaginis Farfarae
Other names: Sheng Kuan Dong Hua, Sheng Dong Hua
Description: Common Coltsfoot Flower.
Properties:
Nature: Warm.
Taste: Pungent.
Organ: Lungs.
Toxicity: Non toxic.
Actions:
Moistens the Lungs.
Moves Qi downwards.
Calms cough.
Transforms Phlegm.
Comparisons:
Zi Wan is more effective to resolve Phlegm (mild cases of Wind-Cold together with Heat).
Warning:
Contraindications: Breastfeeding.
Pregnancy.
Caution: Long-term use.
Overuse.