Hejin Decoction

Hejin Decoction,Deficiency of fluids and excess of fire; lung stagnation; cough with counterflow of qi; distension and fullness in the chest and flanks; pain radiating to the lower abdomen; inability to turn over in bed; dry tongue and throat; sallow, pale complexion; shortness of breath preventing sleep; sputum thick as honey; skin and hair parched and withered.

Formulas Name : Hejin Decoction

Chinese Name : 和金汤

Drug Formulation

Ophiopogon tuber 5 qian, Perilla leaf 1 qian, Platycodon root 2 qian, Licorice root 1 qian, Poria 3 qian, Scutellaria root 1 qian, Pinellia rhizome 5 fen, Lily bulb 3 qian.

Source

*Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 4.

Benefits

Deficiency of fluids and excess of fire; lung stagnation; cough with counterflow of qi; distension and fullness in the chest and flanks; pain radiating to the lower abdomen; inability to turn over in bed; dry tongue and throat; sallow, pale complexion; shortness of breath preventing sleep; sputum thick as honey; skin and hair parched and withered.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Hejin Decoction,*Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 4.,Deficiency of fluids and excess of fire; lung stagnation; cough with counterflow of qi; distension and fullness in the chest and flanks; pain radiating to the lower abdomen; inability to turn over in bed; dry tongue and throat; sallow, pale complexion; shortness of breath preventing sleep; sputum thick as honey; skin and hair parched and withered.

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