Decoction to Relieve Inflammation

Decoction to Relieve Inflammation,Heart fire overpowers the lungs, causing the lungs to lose their ability to clear and regulate; pathogenic dampness enters, leading to stagnation of qi and obstruction of fluid circulation. This results in spitting of saliva and froth, a strong desire to drink water, yet the patient cannot drink much, as the water is transformed into phlegm and expelled.

Formulas Name : Decoction to Relieve Inflammation

Chinese Name : 解炎汤

Drug Formulation

5 fen of Coptis, 2 qian of Trichosanthes root, 1 qian of Scutellaria, 1 liang of Ophiopogon, 5 qian of Poria, 1 qian of Platycodon, 3 fen of Licorice, 3 fen of Tangerine peel, 5 fen of Shenqu.

Source

*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 9.

Benefits

Heart fire overpowers the lungs, causing the lungs to lose their ability to clear and regulate; pathogenic dampness enters, leading to stagnation of qi and obstruction of fluid circulation. This results in spitting of saliva and froth, a strong desire to drink water, yet the patient cannot drink much, as the water is transformed into phlegm and expelled.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally. Thirst is relieved after one dose; phlegm dissipates after two doses; a third dose is unnecessary.

Decoction to Relieve Inflammation,*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 9.,Heart fire overpowers the lungs, causing the lungs to lose their ability to clear and regulate; pathogenic dampness enters, leading to stagnation of qi and obstruction of fluid circulation. This results in spitting of saliva and froth, a strong desire to drink water, yet the patient cannot drink much, as the water is transformed into phlegm and expelled.

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