She Gan (Belamcanda Rhizome)
Latin Name: Rhizoma Belamcandae
Properties: bitter, cold
Actions: clears toxic heat, benefits throat, clears lungs, transforms phlegm
Medical Indications: acute laryngitis, tonsillitis, painful swollen throat with phlegm heat, cough with sputum, phlegm obstruction, and wheezing
Contraindications: not to be used during pregnancy, not to be used in cases with diarrhea due to spleen deficiency
Dosage: 1.5 to 9 grams
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