Moistening the Lungs and Harmonizing the Liver Paste

Moistening the Lungs and Harmonizing the Liver Paste,For imbalance in the liver and lung meridians, resulting in occasional coughing.

Formulas Name : Moistening the Lungs and Harmonizing the Liver Paste

Chinese Name : 润肺和肝膏

Drug Formulation

5 qian of Codonopsis, 1 liang of raw coix seed, 8 qian of Ophiopogon, 4 qian of tangerine peel, 8 qian of mulberry leaf, 8 qian of loquat leaf (roasted, decocted in a separate bag), 6 qian of Hangzhou peony root (raw), 8 qian of Dendrobium (golden), 3 qian of licorice, and 4 qian of roasted citrus peel.

Source

*Selected and Commented Medical Formulas of Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu*.

Processing

Decoct thoroughly in water, strain out the residue, and boil down to a concentrated decoction; add a small amount of honey and refine into a paste.

Benefits

For imbalance in the liver and lung meridians, resulting in occasional coughing.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose, washed down with plain boiled water.

Moistening the Lungs and Harmonizing the Liver Paste,*Selected and Commented Medical Formulas of Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu*.,For imbalance in the liver and lung meridians, resulting in occasional coughing.

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