Ningqi Decoction

Ningqi Decoction,For coughing that leaves one breathless.

Formulas Name : Ningqi Decoction

Chinese Name : 宁气汤

Drug Formulation

Buddha’s Ear Herb 1 liang, White Poria (peeled) 1 liang, Tussilago Flower 1 liang, Dried Tangerine Peel (white pith removed) 1 liang, Anemarrhena Rhizome 1 liang, Fritillaria Bulb 1 liang, Platycodon Root 1 liang, Chinese Stephania Root 1.5 liang, Soapberry Fruit (peeled and string removed, fried with butter) 1.5 liang.

Source

From *Remarkably Effective Formulas*, Volume 30.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For coughing that leaves one breathless.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose; add 1 large bowl of water along with a small amount each of beeswax and black plum. Decoct until reduced to 5 fen; remove the black plum, mix with the residue, and take while warm.

Ningqi Decoction,From *Remarkably Effective Formulas*, Volume 30.,For coughing that leaves one breathless.

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