Asthma-Relieving Pill

Asthma-Relieving Pill,For men and women suffering from chronic cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing to the point of being unable to sleep, and snoring (nasal congestion) accompanied by coughing.

Formulas Name : Asthma-Relieving Pill

Chinese Name : 定喘丹

Drug Formulation

Almond (remove skin and tip, stir-fry, and grind separately) 1 liang, Aristolochia 1 liang, Cicada Shedding (wash off dirt, legs, and wings; stir-fry) 1 liang, Calcined Arsenic 2 qian (grind separately).

Source

From *Collected Medical Formulas* (Vol. 117), citing *Continuation of Formulas for Saving Lives*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder; steam jujube pulp and shape into pills the size of a mallow seed.

Benefits

For men and women suffering from chronic cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing to the point of being unable to sleep, and snoring (nasal congestion) accompanied by coughing.

Instructions for Use

Take 6–7 pills per dose; take them before bedtime with cooled scallion tea.

Note

Avoid hot foods.

Asthma-Relieving Pill,From *Collected Medical Formulas* (Vol. 117), citing *Continuation of Formulas for Saving Lives*.,For men and women suffering from chronic cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing to the point of being unable to sleep, and snoring (nasal congestion) accompanied by coughing.

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