Asthma-Relieving Elixir

Asthma-Relieving Elixir,Occasionally, when affected by wind-cold, one may experience sudden wheezing, shortness of breath accompanied by raised shoulders, phlegm being coughed up in a gushing manner, and a “waterfowl” sound in the throat.

Formulas Name : Asthma-Relieving Elixir

Chinese Name : 平喘仙丹

Drug Formulation

5 qian of Ophiopogon, 3 qian of Platycodon, 2 qian of Licorice, 2 qian of Pinellia, 1 qian of Scutellaria, 1 qian of Sophora flavescens, 1 qian of Belamcanda, 1 qian of Baiwei, 1 qian of Wuyao, 8 fen of Perilla leaf, 3 qian of Poria.

Source

From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 4.

Benefits

Occasionally, when affected by wind-cold, one may experience sudden wheezing, shortness of breath accompanied by raised shoulders, phlegm being coughed up in a gushing manner, and a “waterfowl” sound in the throat.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Note

This formula treats wheezing caused by external pathogens and should not be used to treat wheezing resulting from internal injury.

Asthma-Relieving Elixir,From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 4.,Occasionally, when affected by wind-cold, one may experience sudden wheezing, shortness of breath accompanied by raised shoulders, phlegm being coughed up in a gushing manner, and a “waterfowl” sound in the throat.

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