Coltsfoot Flower, Kuǎn Dōng Huā, 款冬花,

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For: Various types of coughs • Productive coughs
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Category: Phlegm Cough and Wheezing   
English: Coltsfoot Flower    Pinyin:  Kuan Dong Hua      Pharmaceutical: Flos Tussilao Farfara   
Organs: Lung      Temperature: Warm      Taste: Acrid      Toxicity:   
Actions:  Moisten Lung • Stops cough • Resolve phlegm
Indications: Various types of cough - especially with cold symptoms • Can be used with heat if combined with other herbs
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Dosage: 4.5g to 9g          Guidelines
Parts Used: Flower       Notable for: Various coughs with cold symptoms Moisten lungs
Other: Mi Zhi Kuan Dong Hua (honey fried) - Greater moistening capability • Kuan Dong Hua / Zi WanStop cough, Resolve phlem; Kuan Dong Hua better at stopping cough. Zi Wan is stronger at resolving phlem.
Combine With Purpose
Dui Yao Pairs Purpose
Kuan Dong Hua/ Zhi Wan cough/phlegm
Formulas with Kuan Dong Hua
Kuan Dong Hua San • She Gan Ma Huang Tang

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Potential Drug Interactions

Herbal medicine may interact negatively with pharma drugs and other herbs.  Examples below:

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Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience.  While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts,  variations may result from the numerous English translations.   Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs.  The information here is strictly for educational purposes. 

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