Decoction of Two Winters to Clear the Lungs

Decoction of Two Winters to Clear the Lungs,Persistent measles toxin, lung deficiency with counterflow of qi and stagnant fire, resulting in shortness of breath and coughing with wheezing that continues unceasingly; chest protrusion and raised shoulders; shaking of the head and waving of the hands; and epistaxis.

Formulas Name : Decoction of Two Winters to Clear the Lungs

Chinese Name : 二冬清肺饮

Drug Formulation

Ophiopogon tuber, Asparagus root, Apricot kernel, Forsythia fruit, Licorice root, Sichuan fritillary bulb, Anemarrhena rhizome, Aristolochia root, Schisandra fruit, Trichosanthes fruit.

Source

*Compendium of Measles Disorders*, Volume 3.

Benefits

Persistent measles toxin, lung deficiency with counterflow of qi and stagnant fire, resulting in shortness of breath and coughing with wheezing that continues unceasingly; chest protrusion and raised shoulders; shaking of the head and waving of the hands; and epistaxis.

Instructions for Use

Add glutinous rice, decoct in water, and take orally.

Decoction of Two Winters to Clear the Lungs,*Compendium of Measles Disorders*, Volume 3.,Persistent measles toxin, lung deficiency with counterflow of qi and stagnant fire, resulting in shortness of breath and coughing with wheezing that continues unceasingly; chest protrusion and raised shoulders; shaking of the head and waving of the hands; and epistaxis.

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