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- Willowleaf Swallowwort Rhizome
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- Cynanchi Stauntonii Rhizoma et Radix
| Medicinal Group | Phlegm resolving medicinal |
|---|---|
| Source | Dried rhizome and root of Cynanchum stauntonii (Decne.) Schltr. ex Lévl. or Cynanchum glaucescens (Decne.) Hand.-Mazz. (Fam. Asclepiadaceae) |
| Nature and Flavors | pungent, bitter; slightly warm |
| Meridian Affinity | Lung |
| Actions | To direct qi downward to resolve phlegm, and relieve cough |
Family
Asclepiadaceae
Part used
Root and Rhizome
Indications
Cough with copious expectoration and dyspnea
Research Findings
- Huatanjiangqi prescription (consisted of Cynanchi Stauntonii Rhizoma et Radix) can improve multidrug resistance-associated protein 1 efflux function and mRNA levels in a concetration-dependent manner.[1]
Cautions
No Data.
Report on adverse effect
No Data.
Reference
Reference
- Wang CY, Wang DL, Tao XH, Yang LL, Chen JP, Cao Y. (2014). Influence of huatanjiangqi prescription on multidrug resistance-associated protein 1 in human bronchial epithelial cells. Zhong Yao Cai. , 37(2):280-3.
