Phellodendron Bark does not have the effect of treating cough, therefore it is not recommended to take Phellodendron Bark for cough. Phellodendron Bark has the effects of clearing heat and drying dampness (removing heat and drying dampness), diarrhea and fire, removing steam, and detoxifying sores. Phellodendron Bark is bitter in flavor and cold in nature. Clinically, it is mostly used for damp-heat diarrhea (diarrhea caused by feeling damp-heat evil), jaundice and urine redness, vaginal itching under the belt, heat drenching (burning and tingling during urination, accompanied by frequent urination and urgent urination, and discomfort of pulling in the abdomen), astringent pain, bone vapor and labor heat (as if the heat is evaporated from the bones), night sweating (sweating abnormally after falling asleep, and sweating stops after waking up), etc. It can nourish yin and reduce fire. Saltcedar can nourish yin and lower fire (nourishing yin essence and lowering fire). It is used for yin deficiency and fire, night sweating and bone vaporization. If you have a cough, you first need to identify the cause of the cough under the guidance of a doctor, and choose the right medicine to treat the symptoms according to the different conditions. If you need to take Phellodendron Bark, it is recommended to carry out scientific treatment under the guidance of a doctor.