Zi Su Zi (Chao Jiao)
Fructus Perillae Frutescentis (ag intimum tost.)炒焦紫苏子
- Nature
- slightly Drying, Warm
- Flavours
- Acrid/Pungent, Sour
- Meridians
- Large Intestine, Lung
- Class
- Cough-Suppressing and Wheezing-Calming Medicinals (Zhi Ke Ping Chuan Yao)Phlegm-Transforming, Cough-Stopping and Dyspnea-Calming Medicinals (Hua Tan Zhi Ke Ping Chuan Yao)
- Dosage
- 5–10 g
Actions / Functions
- Zi Su Zi (Chao Jiao): this preparation is used to drive Qi downwards, dissolve Phlegm and calm dyspnea
- Resolves Phlegm (Tan)
- Calms dyspnea
- Stops cough
- Dissipates Cold
- Warms the Lung