Hard-to-Expectorate Phlegmaccording to TCM

Herbs for external application

Hard-to-Expectorate phlegm can be treated by these herbs when the condition is external or superficial, requiring topical treatment to alleviate symptoms or heal the affected area.

One such herb is Alum (Ming Fan), which is directly recommended for hard-to-Expectorate phlegm.

Other herbs of this category are listed in the table below.