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Category: Phlegm Cough + Wheezing
English: GinkgoPinyin: Bai Guo Pharmaceutical: Semen Ginkgo Biloba
Organs: Lung • Kidney Temperature: Neutral
Taste: Sweet • Bitter • Astringent • Mildly toxic Toxicity: mildly toxic - use gan cao or boil ginkgo shell to reduce toxicity • Pound open seeds prior to decocting
Patterns:Lung Deficiency, Phlegm Heat,
Actions: Stabilize Lung Qi • Stop cough • Calm wheezing • Stop discharge • Stabilize urination
Indications: Cough/wheezing with lung heat sputum, phlegm heat asthma, unproductive cough from Lung Dryness or from Kidney Deficiency, chronic respiratory disorders, clear or yellow vaginal discharge • cloudy urine • urinary incontinence, spermatorrhea [18]
Contraindications: Not for long term use. Excess or exterior syndromes. Pregnancy. Lung Yin Deficiency with sticky and copious sputum[18]
Typical Dosage: 1.5g to 9g; do not overdose Guidelines
Parts Used:Notable for: Treat Spermatorrhea
Other:
Dui Yao
None found
Combine With
Purpose
Ma Huang + Su Zi + Kuan Dong Hua + Ban Xia + Sang Bai Pi + Xing Ren
Asthma, dyspnea, or cough
Sang Bai Pi + Chan Tui + Mai Men Dong
Chronic cough with loss of voice
Ge Jie
Chronic wheezing from Kidney and Lung Qi Deficiency
Huang Qin + Sang Bai Pi
Stop wheezing (Ding Chuan Tang)
E Jiao + Sha Shen + Dang Shen
Weak dry cough
Chan Tui + Mai Men Dong _ Dang Bai Pi + Xuan Shen
Chronic aphasia and dryness
Formulas with Bai Guo
Ding Chuan Tang • Yi Huang Tang
Notes
I would use this for patients with chronic asthma, particularly those with clear signs of Lung deficiency. This herb is slightly toxic but is a common herb found in Chinese household and are often found in soup. Bai Guo is usually sold after it has been processed by dry frying.
Alert
Be cautions with all medicine.
Potential Drug Interactions
Herbal medicine may interact negatively with pharma drugs and other herbs. Examples below:
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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