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天竺子

天竺子
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Name

Tian Zhu Zi (Fructus Nandinae)

  1. Tian Zhu Zi
  2. Fructus Nandinae
  3. Common Nandina

The Effect of 天竺子

Property

Sour, sweet, neutral, slightly toxic; lung meridian entered.

Actions

Relieve cough and resolve phlegm.

Indications

Whooping cough, asthma, cough with excessive phlegm.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 6~15 g. Proper dosage is for external application. Pounded into powder for applying.

Cautions

It is contraindicated in case of cough due to wind-cold.