Qian Hu vs Lentibularia vulgaris

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Qian Hu

Peucedanum praeruptorum

Respiratory

Utricularia vulgaris

Respiratory

Qian Hu

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Lentibularia vulgaris

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

TCM herb that descends qi and dispels wind-heat phlegm.

Aquatic carnivorous plant; used in traditional Asian folk medicine for respiratory conditions.

Active Compounds

Praeruptorin A,B, Coumarin, Decursinol, Nodakenin

flavonoids, tannins, saponins, mucilage

Traditional Uses

Cough with thick yellow phlegm, Wind-heat cough, Chest fullness

cough, respiratory conditions, skin conditions

Modern Uses

Expectorant, Antipyretic, Lung qi descender

expectorant, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

5-10g in decoction daily

3-5g dried plant tea 2x/day

Contraindications

Cough from qi deficiency, Yin deficiency cough

pregnancy

Side Effects

GI upset

mild GI upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E