How Do You Find Temporary Relief With Chinese Antitussive Herbs?
Antitussive herbs are plants that possess properties which can stop coughs, wheezing and certain other respiratory problems like asthma, and also help to clear the phlegm that can cause nasal or chest congestion. Antitussive herbs are classified as phlegm-resolving herbs or aromatic dampness-resolving herbs. In this article I will offer some tips on how to use Chinese antitussive herbs for finding temporary relief from some common ailments. One of the primary herbs for treating coughs and asthma is Xing Ren (Sm. Armenicae), which is apricot kernels. The nature of the herb is bitter and slightly warm and in traditional Chinese medicine is supposed to affect the lung and large intestine meridian channels. The herb should be cleaned and prepared, chopped and boiled in hot water for about 5 minutes. This herb contains natural emollients and oils, so you can also use it to treat bowel problems like constipation. Phlegm-resolving herbs can help dissolve and excrete phlegm, which obstructs th
