Actions/Indications:
1. Clears heat, eliminates toxins, benefits the throat: sore throat due to heat toxin
2. Eliminates phlegm, relieves wheezing: cough, wheezing, dyspnea with profuse
sputum
Contraindications: loose stools, during pregnancy, SP/ST deficient cold, avoid long term
use
Herbal Medicine
She Gan / Ye Gan 射干 Rhizoma Belamcandae
English Name: belamcanda rhizome, blackberry lily rhizome
Property: bitter, cold
Channel: LU
Part used: rhizome
Dosage: 3-9g