Note: the actions, contraindications and usage sections are currently published in Arabic (primary market content); translations are in progress. Herb name, nature, taste and meridians are shown as is.
Bei Mu
贝母 Bei Mu
Fritillariae Bulbus
💊 Actions
Clears heat and transforms phlegm, moistens the lung and stops cough, disperses clumps and resolves abscesses. Used for lung-heat dry cough and yin-deficiency consumptive cough, and for breast and lung abscesses and scrofula. Chuan Bei Mu leans toward moistening, Zhe Bei Mu toward clearing heat and dispersing clumps. Incompatible with aconite (Wu Tou).
Contraindications
Use under the guidance of a physician
📖 Usage & Dosage
Decoct in water, 3-15g
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