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In Chinese Medicine bronchitis can be treated by five herbs that we have on record. Here is the list below.
The five Chinese Medicinal herbs most likely to help treat bronchitis
Why might Lily Bulb (Bai He) help with bronchitis?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat bronchitis as can be seen on Lily Bulb's page.
Lily Bulbs is a Cold herb that tastes Sweet. It targets the Heart and the Lung.
Its main actions are: Clears Heat and stops cough due to either Lung Yin Deficiency or Lung-Heat. Clears Heat from the Heart and calms the Spirit (Shen).
Why might White Mustard Seeds (Bai Jie Zi) help with bronchitis?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat bronchitis as can be seen on White Mustard Seeds's page.
White Mustard Seeds is a Warm herb that tastes Bitter. It targets the Stomach and the Lung.
Its main actions are: Warms the lungs. Eliminates Phlegm and regulated Qi. Dissipates nodules and unblocks the Meridians to relieve pain.
Why might Sargassum (Hai Zao) help with bronchitis?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat bronchitis as can be seen on Sargassum's page.
Sargassum is a Cold herb that tastes Bitter and Salty. It targets the Stomach, the Kidney and the Liver.
Its main actions are: Clears Heat and reduces hardening associated with Phlegm-Heat. Encourages urination and lessens edema. Expels phlegm from the lungs.
Why might Inula Flower (Xuan Fu Hua) help with bronchitis?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat bronchitis as can be seen on Inula Flower's page.
Inula Flowers is a Warm herb that tastes Bitter and Pungent. It targets the Spleen, the Stomach, the Large intestine, the Liver and the Lung.
Its main actions are: Moves Stagnant Phlegm in the Lungs. Reverses the flow of Rebellious Qi of the Lungs and Stomach.
Why might Jiaogulan (Jiao Gu Lan) help with bronchitis?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat bronchitis as can be seen on Jiaogulan's page.
Jiaogulan is a Cold herb that tastes Bitter. It targets the Heart and the Lung.
Its main actions are: Clears Heat and detoxifies. Relieves cough, moistens the Lungs and eliminates Phlegm. Nourishes the Heart and soothes the nerves. Tonifies Qi and promotes Essence.
Other symptoms often associated with bronchitis
Coughing Asthma Palpitations Edema Constipation Wheezing Vomiting Focal distention of the chest Dry cough Pneumonia