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Hog Fennel Root - Qian Hu (Radix Peucedani)

[Source] Qian Hu - the root of Peucedanum praeruptorum Dunn and P. decurisivum Maxim., family Umbelliferae.

[Function] Qian Hu lowers the adverse-rising of qi and resolves phlegm, expels wind and heat.

[Application] Qian Hu is used for cough, breathing difficulty and thick sputum. Combined with other herbs Qian Hu can treat cough due to heat or cold phlegm.

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