Trichosanthes Seed Decoction

Trichosanthes Seed Decoction,Lung abscess. Coughing up thick sputum that is foul-smelling and pus-like, with yellow and red streaks; in severe cases, coughing up white blood; dry and rough palms; dull skin; rapid and forceful pulse.

Formulas Name : Trichosanthes Seed Decoction

Chinese Name : 瓜蒌仁汤

Drug Formulation

2 qian of Trichosanthes seed powder, 2 qian of Job’s tears, 1.5 qian of Sichuan fritillary bulb (core removed), 1.5 qian of Asparagus root (core removed), 1.5 qian of honeysuckle, 1.5 qian of Ophiopogon tuber (core removed), 1.5 qian of lily bulb, 0.3 fen of licorice nodes, 1 qian of white mulberry bark (honey-fried), and 1 qian of Platycodon root.

Source

*Comprehensive Treatise on Medicine Through the Ages*.

Benefits

Lung abscess. Coughing up thick sputum that is foul-smelling and pus-like, with yellow and red streaks; in severe cases, coughing up white blood; dry and rough palms; dull skin; rapid and forceful pulse.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Trichosanthes Seed Decoction,*Comprehensive Treatise on Medicine Through the Ages*.,Lung abscess. Coughing up thick sputum that is foul-smelling and pus-like, with yellow and red streaks; in severe cases, coughing up white blood; dry and rough palms; dull skin; rapid and forceful pulse.

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