Jie Geng (Balloon Flower Rhizome)

Submitted by yyh_staff on Thu, 2008-06-26 14:07.
Chinese Name: 
Jie Geng
English Name: 
Balloon Flower Rhizome
Functions and Usage: 
  • Opens up and disseminates lung qi, expels phlegm - cough (wind-heat/cold), benefits the throat (sore, loss of voice).
  • Promotes discharge of pus.
  • Guides other herbs to the upper body.
Functional Groupings (Click for Summary/Study Notes): 
Dosage and Preparation Notes: 
  • Dosage: 3-9g
Channels Influenced: 
Temperature and Taste Properties: 
Contraindications: 
There are currently no contraindications listed.
Notes: 

There are no additional notes for this herb.

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