Mu Hu Die (Oroxylum Seeds)

Chinese Name: 
Mu Hu Die
English Name: 
Oroxylum Seeds
Functions and Usage: 
  • Moistens the lungs and clears and the voice - cough, sore throat, hoarseness.
  • Comforts the liver and regulates qi - flank and epigastric pain due to constrained qi.
Functional Groupings (Click for Summary/Study Notes): 
Dosage and Preparation Notes: 
  • Dosage: 1.5-6g
Channels Influenced: 
Temperature and Taste Properties: 
Contraindications: 
There are currently no contraindications listed.
Notes: 

There are no additional notes for this herb.

TCM Herbal Sources and More Information

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  • Jin, Yan Ping: New England School of Acupuncture, CHM Pharmacopoeia I and II, Formulas I and II Lecture Notes

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