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Kuan Dong Hua (款冬花), coltsfoot flower, descends Lung qi to stop cough and transforms phlegm; warm but moistening, it suits chronic coughs of various types and is often paired with Zi Wan.
Latin / Pharmaceutical Name
Tussilago farfara (Flos Farfarae)
Common English Name
Coltsfoot flower
Taste
Acrid, sweet
Temperature
Warm
Channels Entered
Lung
Actions & Functions
- Descends Lung qi and stops cough
- Transforms phlegm
Indications
Cough of many kinds, including chronic cough and wheezing with phlegm; especially useful for cough from cold or deficiency.
Dosage
4.5-9 g in decoction.
Common Combinations
With Zi Wan to stop cough and transform phlegm.
Cautions & Contraindications
Use with caution in cough with copious phlegm-heat or bleeding.
