Single Herbs

Category	Hua Tan Zhi Ke Ping Chuan Yao 化痰止咳平喘藥
Sub Category	Hua Tan 化痰
Name	Bai Qian 白前 Cynanchum rhizome
Grown	Central and south China.
Source	Dried rhizome of Cynanchum stauntonii (Decne.) Schltr. ex Level. and its family.
Ingredients	Glaucoside A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J
Pharma Effect
Properties	Bitter, acrid, slightly warm
Channels	Lung
Function	Directs qi downward, reduces phlegm, moistens lung and alleviates coughing.
Clinic Usage	For excessive syndrome of lung disease, wheezing, a sensation of fullness, coughing with copious sputum, and stomachache.
Cautions
Dosage	3~9g
Storage	Store in a dry, well-ventilated place.