前胡
- ENG
- Hogfennel Root
- LATIN
- Peucedani Radix
| Medicinal Group | Phlegm resolving medicinal |
|---|---|
| Source | Dried root of Peucedanum praeruptorum Dunn (Fam. Umbelliferae) |
| Nature and Flavors | pungent, bitter; slightly cold |
| Meridian Affinity | Lung |
| Actions | To dispel wind and clear heat, and direct qi downward to resolve phlegm |
Family
Umbelliferae
Part used
Root and Rhizome
Indications
Exterior heat pattern cough and dyspnea in respiratory tract infection with expectoration of copious or yellowish sticky sputum
Research Findings
- The crude extract and pure compounds from Peucedani Radix exhibited a wide spectrum of in vitro and in vivo pharmacological activities, including vasorelaxant, cardioprotective, hepatoprotective, anti-tumor and anti-platelet aggregative effects.[1]
Cautions
No Data.
Report on adverse effect
No Data.
Reference
Reference
- Song Y, Jing W, Yan R, Wang Y. (2015). Research progress of the studies on the roots of Peucedanum praeruptorum dunn (Peucedani radix). Pak J Pharm Sci. , 28(1):71-81.
