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牡荊葉

The Effect of 牡荊葉

Property

Slightly bitter, pungent, neutral; lung meridian entered.

Actions

Dispel phlegm, relieve cough and dyspnea.

Indications

Cough with excessive phlegm.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 9~15 g, or pounded into juice. Fresh product can be 30~60 g. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying or decocted for washing.