The Root of Cynanchi stauntonii known in China as Bai Qian is used in Traditional Chinese Medicine and is a genus with roughly 300 species. Most species are non-succulent climbers or twiners

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It is generally used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for its expectorant properties and is useful for congestive lung conditions where excessive phlegm is the issue and therefore can help in the relief of coughs and a congested wheezy chest.