Su+Zi+(Perilla+Seed)

[[image:su_zi.jpg width="223" height="255" align="right"]]Su Zi (Perilla Seed)
Nature : Warm Flavors: Acrid Channels: LU, LI

Functions: Descend Lung Qi, stop cough & ease difficult breathing; moisten the Large Intestine & promote bowel movement Indications: 1. **Cough &wheezing due to Lung Qi not descending** 2. Constipation due to dryness in the Large Intestine

Dosage: 5-10g. Contra: Use cautiously w/ cough due to Yin def.

Formulas Featuring Su Zi
Su Zi Jiang Qi Tang (Perilla Fruit Decoction for Directing Qi Downward) Ding Chuan Tang (Arrest Wheezing Decoction)
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