Phlegm-Resolving Decoction

Phlegm-Resolving Decoction,For epilepsy characterized by a dazed and bewildered state, with emotions—joy, anger, sorrow, and pleasure—manifesting inappropriately; or forgetfulness of past events and confusion about the present; or incoherent speech; or unwarranted outbursts of joy or anger; or sudden bursts of crying that stop just as abruptly; particularly in patients with a relatively weak constitution.

Formulas Name : Phlegm-Resolving Decoction

Chinese Name : 抵痰汤

Drug Formulation

3 qian of Tiannanxing (raw), 4 qian of Longshi (calcined), 5 qian of Haifushi, 3 qian of Shanjia (roasted), 4 qian of Hezi, 5 qian of Juhong, 3 qian of Longgu, and 2 qian of Licorice.

Source

From *Medical Explorations* (Yixue Tanli Ji), Volume 5.

Benefits

For epilepsy characterized by a dazed and bewildered state, with emotions—joy, anger, sorrow, and pleasure—manifesting inappropriately; or forgetfulness of past events and confusion about the present; or incoherent speech; or unwarranted outbursts of joy or anger; or sudden bursts of crying that stop just as abruptly; particularly in patients with a relatively weak constitution.

Instructions for Use

Decoct with rice wine and take orally.

Phlegm-Resolving Decoction,From *Medical Explorations* (Yixue Tanli Ji), Volume 5.,For epilepsy characterized by a dazed and bewildered state, with emotions—joy, anger, sorrow, and pleasure—manifesting inappropriately; or forgetfulness of past events and confusion about the present; or incoherent speech; or unwarranted outbursts of joy or anger; or sudden bursts of crying that stop just as abruptly; particularly in patients with a relatively weak constitution.

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