Su Zi (Purple Perilla Fruit)
Submitted by yyh_staff on Thu, 2008-06-26 16:00.
Chinese Name:
Su ZiEnglish Name:
Purple Perilla FruitFunctions and Usage:
- Stops coughing and wheezing, redirects the qi down, dissolves phlegm - cough and wheezing w/copious phlegm, especially for difficult exhalation, stifling sensation in the chest.
- Moistens the intestines - constipation due to dry intestines.
Functional Groupings (Click for Summary/Study Notes):
Dosage and Preparation Notes:
- Dosage: 4.5-9g
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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