Qian Hu (Peucedanum praeruptorum)

前胡qián húQianhu

Peucedanum praeruptorum · Plant

Peucedanum, standing in for Peucedanum praeruptorum
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Indications

Cautions

May contain furanocoumarins; may cause photosensitivity; may affect bronchial function; avoid during pregnancy.

Indications

What AcuiQ’s herb catalogue lists Qian Hu for. The list carries no source and is an index, not a prescription.

CoughCough & Asthma With Abundant PhlegmExternally Contracted Wind-heat& Oppression In Chest & Diaphragm FullnessLung Heat Phlegm DepressionRetching Counterflow & Reduced Food IntakeSticky Phlegm

TCM actions

What the catalogue says Qian Hu does in the terms of Chinese medicine theory. These describe the herb, not a condition.

Course Wind & Dissipate HeatDownbear Qi & Transform Phlegm