Faint Cough Remedy
Herbs:
- Tangshen 党参
- Perilla Fruit 苏子
- Pinellia Tuber半夏
- Baical Skullcap Root 黄芩
This Tea treats coughs, especially those related to Qi deficiency and phlegm accumulation. The herbs work together to tonify the Qi, transform phlegm, and relieve cough and wheezing, effectively managing respiratory conditions characterized by weakness and phlegm accumulation.
More info about the Herbs:
1. Tangshen (Dang Shen, 党参):
- Symptoms: Fatigue, shortness of breath, and weak digestion.
- Benefits: Tangshen, also known as Codonopsis Root, tonify the Qi and strengthens the spleen and lungs. It effectively treats conditions related to Qi deficiency, such as fatigue, shortness of breath, and weak digestion.
2. Perilla Fruit (Su Zi, 苏子):
- Symptoms: Cough, wheezing, and phlegm accumulation.
Benefits: Perilla Fruit descends rebellious Qi, transforms phlegm, and relieves coughing and wheezing. It is particularly effective in treating coughs and wheezing caused by copious phlegm, especially when breathing is difficult.
3. Pinellia Tuber (Ban Xia, 半夏):
- Symptoms: Nausea, vomiting, and cough with phlegm.
- Benefits: Pinellia Tuber is commonly used to dry dampness, transform phlegm, and harmonize the stomach. It effectively treats conditions such as cough with phlegm, nausea, vomiting, and chest congestion.
4. Baical Skullcap Root (Huang Qin, 黄芩):
- Symptoms: High fever, irritability, and jaundice.
- Benefits: Baical Skullcap Root is often used to clear heat and dry dampness, especially in the lungs and stomach. It effectively treats respiratory infections, fever, and conditions like jaundice related to damp-heat.