Abstract:The decoction of Cynanchum glaucescens and the ethanol extract of C.stauntoni show significant antitussive and expectorant actions.The decoctions of C.stauntoni or C.glaucescens have antiasthmatic and anti-inflammatory effects.The decoction of C.atratum has some expectorant efect but no antitussive or antiasthmatic actions.On the other hand,the decoctionof C.versicolor cannot relieve cough nor sputum.The results indicate that both C.atratum and C.versicolor cannotbeusedas C.glaucescensor C.stauntoni.