Kuan Dong Hua (Coltsfoot Flower)
Submitted by yyh_staff on Thu, 2008-06-26 15:34.
Chinese Name:
Kuan Dong HuaEnglish Name:
Coltsfoot FlowerFunctions and Usage:
- Redirects qi downward and stops coughing - cough and wheezing from many different etiologies, most often used for different types of cold.
- Frying in honey enhances moistening function of the lungs - good for dry cough.
Functional Groupings (Click for Summary/Study Notes):
Dosage and Preparation Notes:
- Dosage: 1.5-9g
Channels Influenced:
Temperature and Taste Properties:
Contraindications:
There are currently no contraindications listed.
Notes:
- Often used with Zi Wan.
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