Latin Name: Flos Inulae

Properties: acrid, bitter, warm

Actions: regulates water circulation, redirects lung Qi downward, reduces phlegm, stops vomiting

Medical Indications: asthma, bronchitis, cough, wheezing, phlegm and fluid accumulation in lungs, nausea, vomiting, belching, and hiccups caused by rebellious stomach Qi

Contraindications: not to be used in cases with dry cough due to Yin deficiency, not to be used in cases with loose stools due to spleen deficiency

Dosage: 3 to 12 grams

Related Articles:

1. Gan Cao (Licorice Root)
2. Gua Lou Ren (Trichosanthes Seed)
3. Xuan Shen (Ningpo Figwort Root, Scrophularia)
4. Bai He (Lily Bulb)
5. Jie Geng (Balloon Flower Root)
6. Fu Ling (Poria, Sclerotium of Tuckahoe, China Root, Indian Bread, Hoelen)
7. Shan Yao (Chinese Yam)
8. Pi Pa Ye (Loquat Leaf)
9. Chen Pi (Tangerine Peel)
10. Ding Xiang (Clove Flower Bud)
11. Pang Da Hai (Sterculia Seed)
12. Bai Zi Ren (Biota Seed, Arbor Vitae Seed)
13. E Jiao (Donkey Hide Gelatin)
14. He Huan Hua (Albizzia Flower, Mimosa Tree Flower)
15. Fo Shou (Finger Citron Fruit, Buddha’s Hand)