Ningfei Decoction

Ningfei Decoction,Thirst caused by kidney fire rising to the head, characterized by a dry mouth and tongue, spitting phlegm resembling white crab-like foam, shortness of breath making it impossible to lie down, but without extreme thirst; when thirsty, the patient must drink water, which immediately turns into white foam upon ingestion.

Formulas Name : Ningfei Decoction

Chinese Name : 宁沸汤

Drug Formulation

Ophiopogon tuber 3 liang, Cornus officinalis 3 liang, Poria 1 liang.

Source

*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 6.

Benefits

Thirst caused by kidney fire rising to the head, characterized by a dry mouth and tongue, spitting phlegm resembling white crab-like foam, shortness of breath making it impossible to lie down, but without extreme thirst; when thirsty, the patient must drink water, which immediately turns into white foam upon ingestion.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally. After one dose, thirst is somewhat alleviated; after another dose, it subsides further; after half a month of treatment, the patient is fully recovered.

Ningfei Decoction,*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 6.,Thirst caused by kidney fire rising to the head, characterized by a dry mouth and tongue, spitting phlegm resembling white crab-like foam, shortness of breath making it impossible to lie down, but without extreme thirst; when thirsty, the patient must drink water, which immediately turns into white foam upon ingestion.

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