Lai Fu Zi Usages and Indications

• Reduces food stagnation, transforms accumulations - distention, belching with a rotten smell, acid regurgitation.
• Descends lung qi, reduces phlegm - chronic cough or wheezing due to excess syndromes.

Cautions and Contraindications

• Avoid in cases of Stomach Fire.
• Avoid during Pregnancy.
All Cautions

Dosage and Preparation Notes For Lai Fu Zi

• Dosage: 6-12g (raw for stagnation, dry-fried for cough)

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Our database contains 2 TCM Formulas where Lai Fu Zi is generally used

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• Bao He Wan -Preserve Harmony Pills (Reduce Food Stagnation)

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• Er Chen He San Zi Yang Qin Wan -Two Aged Herbs & Three Seeds Nursing Pills (Treat Phlegm)

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