Qian Hu
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Other names : 前胡, Radix Peucedani, Peucedanum Root, Hogfennel Root, Asian Masterwort Root
Special Precautions of Qian Hu
- Contraindicated for those with cough due to Yin Deficiency.
- Contraindicated for those with cough or wheezing due to Cold Phlegm.
- Contraindicated during pregnancy.
- Counteracts Rz. et Rx. Veratri Nigri Li Lu.
- Counteracts Fr. Gleditsiae Zao Jiao.
- Use with caution for patients taking anticoagulants such as heparin, warfarin (Coumadin) and enoxaparin (Lovenox) or antiplatelet drugs such as aspirin, dipyridamole (Persantine) and clopidogrel (Plavix) as concurrent use may have an additive or synergistic effect.
Health Benefits and uses of Qian Hu are
Herbs that Transform Phlegm and Stop Coughing: Herbs that Cool and Transform Phlegm-Heat
- Expels Phlegm and descends Qi : Lung Heat (cough, wheezing, thick Phlegm)
- Expels Wind-Heat : Wind-Heat with headache and cough (most suitable when Wind-Heat constrains the Lungs)
