Mulberry, Moutan, and White-Discharging Decoction

Mulberry, Moutan, and White-Discharging Decoction,Liver fire drying the lungs, resulting in cough accompanied by pain in the flanks, inability to turn over in bed, and in severe cases, hemoptysis, or sputum mixed with blood streaks or droplets.

Formulas Name : Mulberry, Moutan, and White-Discharging Decoction

Chinese Name : 桑丹泻白汤

Drug Formulation

3 qian of frosted mulberry leaves, 4 qian of raw mulberry bark, 2 qian of light bamboo shavings, 6 fen of lightly roasted licorice, 1.5 qian of powdered Moutan bark (stir-fried with vinegar), 5 qian of Lycium bark, 3 qian of Sichuan fritillary bulb (core removed), 3 qian of raw japonica rice, 1 kumquat (finely chopped), 1 large honey date (split in half).

Source

From *Revised Popular Treatise on Cold Damage*.

Benefits

Liver fire drying the lungs, resulting in cough accompanied by pain in the flanks, inability to turn over in bed, and in severe cases, hemoptysis, or sputum mixed with blood streaks or droplets.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Note

Avoid using this formula for coughs caused by wind-cold.

Mulberry, Moutan, and White-Discharging Decoction,From *Revised Popular Treatise on Cold Damage*.,Liver fire drying the lungs, resulting in cough accompanied by pain in the flanks, inability to turn over in bed, and in severe cases, hemoptysis, or sputum mixed with blood streaks or droplets.

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