白前 （细） Bai Qian / Cynanchi / Stauntoni Rhizoma et Radix

Description

【拉丁名】Rhizoma Cynanchi Stauntonii【别名】 水杨柳、鹅白前、草白前、白马虎、石蓝、嗽药(《唐本草》)。

【来源】 为萝藦科植物柳白前Cynanchum stauntonii (Decne.) Schltr.et Lévl.的根茎及根。

【性味归经】辛、苦，微温。归肺经。

【功效】降气化痰，止咳。

【应用】咳嗽痰多，气喘。本品性微温而不燥烈，长于祛痰，降肺气以平咳喘，

无论属寒属热，外感内伤，新嗽久咳均可用之。

Descends Qi, expels Phlegm and stops coughing

CONTRAINDICATIONS
Contraindicated for those with an unproductive cough due to Lung Yin Deficiency.
Contraindicated for those with Lung Qi and Kidney Yang Deficiency with an Inability of the Kidneys to grasp Qi.
Use with caution for those with peptic or bleeding ulcers.