Baiqian (Cynanchum rhizome) Cynanchi Stauntonii Rhizoma et Radix
Medicines that warm and transform cold phlegmWarm
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Traditional recorded function
Descend qi, eliminate phlegm, and stop cough
Used for congestion and excess of lung qi, upward rebellion of lung qi, cough with profuse phlegm, or difficult expectoration, chest fullness, and rapid breathing, etc.
Nature & taste
PungentBitterWarm
Meridians entered
Lung
Herbal properties
Slightly warmReducingDescendingDispersingDrying