The Efficacy and Function of Peucedanum japonicum Thunb.
Dec 30, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Introduction
In general, Guangtou Qianhu is a Chinese medicinal herb, which is the root and rhizome of Peucedanum medicum or Peucedanum rockii, plants belonging to the Umbelliferae family. Its functions and effects include relieving rheumatic pain, calming spasms and soothing the nerves, lowering qi to stop coughing, promoting lung function to remove phlegm, resolving phlegm, and relieving asthma. If needed, it should be used under the guidance of a physician. When using Guangtou Qianhu, one should avoid consuming it with irritating foods, as this may affect its therapeutic effectiveness.
Generally speaking, Guangtou Qianhu is a Chinese medicinal herb, which is the root and rhizome of the plants Hua Zhong Qianhu and Yan Qianhu from the Umbelliferae family. Its functions and effects include relieving rheumatic pain, calming convulsions and soothing the nerves, lowering qi to stop coughing, dispersing lung congestion and removing phlegm, resolving phlegm, and relieving asthma. If needed, it should be used under the guidance of a physician. Detailed analysis is as follows:
1. Relieving Rheumatic Pain
Guangtou Qianhu has the effect of dispelling wind and eliminating dampness, effectively alleviating symptoms such as rheumatic pain. It can be used in combination with other medicinal materials, for example by soaking in alcohol, to achieve better therapeutic results.
2. Calming Convulsions and Soothing the Nerves
Guangtou Qianhu has a certain sedative effect; it can calm the mind and relieve symptoms such as infantile convulsion, positively improving discomfort caused by fright or irritability in children.
3. Lowering Qi and Stopping Cough
Guangtou Qianhu has the function of lowering qi, effectively relieving cough caused by upward reversal of lung qi. It is commonly used to treat cough caused by wind-cold, wind-heat, or phlegm-heat.
4. Dispelling Lung Congestion and Removing Phlegm
Guangtou Qianhu acts on the lungs, helping to disperse lung qi and allowing phlegm to be expelled smoothly. It is effective in treating symptoms such as colds, coughing, and phlegm-related wheezing.
5. Resolving Phlegm and Relieving Asthma
Guangtou Qianhu can promote the expulsion of secretions from the trachea and bronchi, dilute phlegm, and make it easier to cough up, thereby achieving the effect of resolving phlegm. It can also relieve shortness of breath and alleviate asthma symptoms.
When using Guangtou Qianhu, one should avoid consuming it together with irritating foods, as this may affect the efficacy of the medicine.
