白前·Rhizoma Cynanchi Stauntonii
Cynanchum Root And Rhizome
Bai Qian (白前) is the rhizome and root of cynanchum, recorded as Rhizoma et Radix Cynanchi Stauntonii. It is acrid and sweet in flavour, slightly warm, and enters the Lung channel alone. The catalogue files it among the herbs that transform Phlegm-Cold.
| Pinyin | bai qian |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 白前 |
| Latin Name | Rhizoma Cynanchi Stauntonii·Rhizoma et Radix Cynanchi Stauntonii |
| English Name | Cynanchum Root And Rhizome |
| Japanese | byakuzen |
| Korean | baekjeon |
Phlegm-Damp obstructing the Lungs with cough and wheezing, sputum that is hard to bring up, laboured breathing and gurgling in the throat; Cold Phlegm with cough and dyspnea
Chronic productive coughing.
Lung Heat with chronic productive cough; Hot Phlegm with cough and dyspnea
Lung consumption with paroxysmal dry cough and bloody sputum
External Wind-Cold with Phlegm obstruction and cough
External Wind-Heat with copious Phlegm
Dampness induced edema.
| Age | Raw | Granule | Tincture | Concentrate | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any 3-10g; Tincture: 2-4ml | 3-10 g | — | 2-4 ml | — | — |
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