Nature

Lukewarm

Flavor

Pungent and slightly bitter

Channels

Lung and Bladder

Daily dose

3-9 g

Actions and indications

• Induces sweating.
• Descends rebellious Lung-Qi.
• Calms wheezing and asthma.
• Has diuretic action.

Applications

• Cough with dyspnea
• Wheezing
• Fever
• Headache
• Absence of sweating
• Joint pain
• Chills
• Edema

Contraindications

• Do not administer for prolonged periods
• Use with caution in cases of weakness
• Do not use in Yin deficiency or wheezing due to Kidney deficiency.
• Do not use in cases of Hypertension.

Formulas

• Ma Huang Tang
• Ge Gen Tang
• Da Qing Long Tang
• Xiao Qing Long Tang
• Fang Feng Tong Sheng San
• Ding Chuan Tang