Qi-Relieving Decoction

Qi-Relieving Decoction,When the lung fails to perform its function of clearing and descending, and the bladder’s transformation of qi is impaired, damp-heat accumulates, leading to lung jaundice, nasal congestion, yellowing of the head and face, a bland taste in the mouth and dry throat, and difficulty urinating.

Formulas Name : Qi-Relieving Decoction

Chinese Name : 通气饮

Drug Formulation

2 qian of Platycodon root, 2 qian of Aster root, 5 qian of Atractylodes root, 5 qian of Poria, 3 fen of Licorice root, 3 qian of Artemisia capillaris, 3 grains of Amomum seed, and 2 qian of Fritillaria bulb.

Source

From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 7.

Benefits

When the lung fails to perform its function of clearing and descending, and the bladder’s transformation of qi is impaired, damp-heat accumulates, leading to lung jaundice, nasal congestion, yellowing of the head and face, a bland taste in the mouth and dry throat, and difficulty urinating.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Qi-Relieving Decoction,From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 7.,When the lung fails to perform its function of clearing and descending, and the bladder’s transformation of qi is impaired, damp-heat accumulates, leading to lung jaundice, nasal congestion, yellowing of the head and face, a bland taste in the mouth and dry throat, and difficulty urinating.

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