Single Herbs

Category	Hua Tan Zhi Ke Ping Chuan Yao 化痰止咳平喘藥
Sub Category	Hua Tan 化痰
Name	Xuan Fu Hua 旋覆花 Inula flower
Grown	Northeast, north, west and east of China.
Source	The dried capitulum of Inula britannica L. var. chinensis(Rupr.)Rege.
Ingredients	Quercetin, Chlorogenic acid, sesquiterpenes, Gaillardin
Pharma Effect
Properties	Bitter, acrid, salty, slightly warm
Channels	Lung, spleen, stomach, large intestine
Function	Transforms phlegm, directs qi downward, softens hardness, relieves distention and fullness, diuretic, may be used as an anti-inflammatory agent.
Clinic Usage	For coughing, wheezing, thick, turbid saliva, a sensation of distention in the rib cage region, obstructing lung qi, belching, and watery, distended abdomen.
Cautions
Dosage	3~9g. Place in a cheesecloth bag before decocting.
Storage	Store in a dry place. Avoid dampness and crush.