Class: Transform Phlegm to Relieve Cough and Dyspnoea
Subclass: Relieve Cough and Dyspnoea
Name:
Pinyin: Zi Wan
Pharmaceutical: Radix Asteris Tatarici
Other names: Sheng Zi Wan
Description: Tatarian Aster Root.
Properties:
Nature: Slightly warm.
Taste: Bitter, sweet.
Organ: Lungs.
Toxicity: Non toxic.
Actions:
Transforms Phlegm.
Calms cough.
Comparisons:
Kuan Dong Hua is more effective to relieve cough (mild cases of Wind-Heat together with Cold).
Warning:
Contraindications: Cough from Yin Deficiency and empty Heat.Heat excess.