What are the Chinese herbal formulas for cough relief

There are many Chinese medicines that are quite effective in relieving cough and reducing phlegm. We all know that when facing these common discomfort symptoms in life, the use of Chinese medicine can reduce and lower the side effects and harm to the human body. For example, Chinese herbal medicines such as Platycodon grandiflorum, Fritillaria cirrhosa or Aristolochia can all play a good role in relieving cough and reducing phlegm, clearing away heat and dispersing nodules.

1. Citrus grandiflora

Platycodon is the root of the Platycodon grandiflorum plant of the Campanulaceae family, which contains platycodon saponins, spinasterol and its glycosides, platycodonic acid, etc. Among them, platycodon saponins can stimulate the mucous membrane, causing hypersecretion of the mucous membrane, diluting the sputum and promoting its discharge; at the same time, saponins also have antitussive, sedative and antipyretic effects; in addition, Platycodon grandiflorum also has anti-inflammatory effects, so the use of Platycodon grandiflorum in combination with other drugs to treat sore throat, colds and coughs, and other respiratory tract inflammations, such as bronchitis and pneumonia, can achieve satisfactory results.

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that it is mild in nature, bitter and pungent in taste, and has the functions of invigorating the lungs, removing phlegm and draining pus. It is suitable for symptoms such as exogenous wind-cold, sore throat, lung abscess, coughing up pus and blood, dysentery, phlegm and abdominal pain. Dosage: Generally 3-9 grams. Not suitable for those with cough but no other illness.

2. Fritillaria cirrhosa

Fritillaria cirrhosa is the underground bulb of the Liliaceae plants Fritillaria cirrhosa, Fritillaria thunbergii and Fritillaria thunbergii. It contains a variety of alkaloids, and both the total alkaloids and the non-alkaloid parts have antitussive and expectorant effects. Therefore, it is widely used to treat chronic and acute tracheitis, cough caused by upper respiratory tract infection and tuberculosis. Especially for those who still cough after the upper respiratory tract infection is controlled and have difficulty spitting, taking Fritillaria cirrhosa powder or Fritillaria tablets will have a better effect.

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that it is cool in nature, sweet and bitter in taste, and has the functions of relieving cough and reducing phlegm, clearing away heat and dispersing nodules. It is suitable for cough due to deficiency, spitting and hemoptysis, chest depression, throat congestion, lung atrophy, scrofula, mastitis, etc. Dosage: Generally 3-9 grams, can be ground into fine powder and taken with decoction, 0.5-1.5 grams each time.

3. Aristolochia

Aristolochia is the fruit of the plants Aristolochia spp. and Aristolochia spp., belonging to the Aristolochiaceae family. It contains aristolochine, aristolochine, aristolochic acid, etc. Studies have confirmed that Aristolochia has antibacterial effects and can inhibit common pathogens of respiratory tract infections. Its decoction has the effects of expectoration and relaxation of smooth muscles. The aristolochic acid it contains also has the effects of anti-cancer, anti-infection and enhancing the activity of phagocytes. In addition, Aristolochia spp. also has a mild and lasting antihypertensive effect.

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that it is cold in nature, bitter and slightly pungent in taste, and has the function of clearing the lungs and resolving phlegm, relieving cough and relieving asthma. It is suitable for symptoms such as lung heat, cough and asthma, phlegm congestion and shortness of breath, long-term cough due to lung deficiency, hemoptysis, aphonia, and swollen and painful hemorrhoids. Dosage: Generally 3-6 grams.