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Inula Flower

Inula Flower is listed in the traditional category “Herbs that Transform Phlegm and Stop Coughing: Warm Herbs that Transform Cold Phlegm.” Source-described actions include Expels Phlegm and removes pathogenic water (Resolves Phlegm Stagnation in the Lungs); Descends Qi and stops vomiting (Calms rebellious Stomach Qi ). This educational materia medica profile documents traditional properties, functions, and safety context.

Key reference facts

Category
Herbs that Transform Phlegm and Stop Coughing: Warm Herbs that Transform Cold Phlegm
Nature
Slightly Warm / (Warm)
Flavor
Bitter, Acrid, Salty
Channels
Liver, Lung, Stomach, Spleen, (Large Intestine)

Source reference: American Dragon · Xuan Fu Hua

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