INDIVIDUAL HERBS

NAME: MU HU DIE  木蝴蝶  (GU ZHI HUA) (故紙花)

Pharmaceutical Latin: Semen Oroxyli
Common English: Oroxylum Seeds

CATEGORY

Herbs that Transform Phlegm and Stop Coughing: Herbs that Stop Coughing and Wheezing (Anti-Asthmatics)

PROPERTIES

Taste Temperature Entering Meridians Dosage
Sweet
Bland
Cool
Liver
Lung
1.5-10g
Tincture: 1-3g

ACTIONS AND INDICATIONS

Actions Indications/Syndromes

Moistens the Lungs, relieves cough and clears the voice

Cough, sore throat and hoarseness

Comforts the Liver and regulates the Qi

Flank and epigastric pain due to Qi Stagnation

Promotes healing of ulcerated, suppurating sores (Damp-Heat in the skin)

Ulcerated, suppurating sores (topical)

*CONTRAINDICATIONS, INCOMPATIBILITIES AND HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS
  • Use with caution for those with loss of voice due to Wind-Cold.
INCOMPATIBILITIES
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

MAJOR COMBINATIONS

Sm. Sterculae Lychnophorae
Pang Da Hai
Periostracum Cicadae
Chan Tui

Rz. Cyperi
Xiang Fu
Fr. Toosendan
Chuan Lian Zi

Dry cough, hoarseness and pain and swelling of the throat

Pain due to stagnant Qi in the Liver and Stomach

 

NOTES

  1. This herb is traditionally not referred to frequently, however it has recently been used quite frequently.
  2. This herb also treats Damp-Heat in the Lower Jiao.
  3. It is also said to harmonize the Stomach and promote regeneration.
  4. Mu Hu Die and Sm. Sterculae Lychnophorae Pang Da Hai are two of the best herbs to restore loss of voice. They can be taken as tea through the day for those who need to speak or sing for a prolonged period of time.