Minor Formula for Clearing Phlegm

Minor Formula for Clearing Phlegm,For difficulty urinating, dampness-induced distension and diarrhea; diarrhea due to excessive dampness without cold; damp-heat descending, with latent fire in the yin causing seminal emission; white urine syndrome with dietary dampness stagnation but no internal heat; damp-heat syndrome with mild heat; early-stage turbid discharge with no fire but only obstruction; qi mass (qi jia), qi stagnation in the bladder causing difficulty urinating;pediatric vomiting and diarrhea; smallpox accompanied by damp-heat-induced diarrhea, restlessness, intense thirst, hot and scanty urination, and abdominal pain; difficulty urinating with dampness-induced distension and swelling, where tonic herbs are contraindicated.

Formulas Name : Minor Formula for Clearing Phlegm

Chinese Name : 小分清饮

Drug Formulation

Poria 2–3 qian, Alisma 2–3 qian, Coix Seed 2 qian, Polyporus 2–3 qian, Fructus Aurantii 1 qian, Magnolia Bark 1 qian.

Source

From *The Complete Works of Jingyue*, Volume 51.

Benefits

For difficulty urinating, dampness-induced distension and diarrhea; diarrhea due to excessive dampness without cold; damp-heat descending, with latent fire in the yin causing seminal emission; white urine syndrome with dietary dampness stagnation but no internal heat; damp-heat syndrome with mild heat; early-stage turbid discharge with no fire but only obstruction; qi mass (qi jia), qi stagnation in the bladder causing difficulty urinating;pediatric vomiting and diarrhea; smallpox accompanied by damp-heat-induced diarrhea, restlessness, intense thirst, hot and scanty urination, and abdominal pain; difficulty urinating with dampness-induced distension and swelling, where tonic herbs are contraindicated.

Instructions for Use

Boil 1.5 zhong of water until reduced to 7–8 fen; take before meals.

Minor Formula for Clearing Phlegm,From *The Complete Works of Jingyue*, Volume 51.,For difficulty urinating, dampness-induced distension and diarrhea; diarrhea due to excessive dampness without cold; damp-heat descending, with latent fire in the yin causing seminal emission; white urine syndrome with dietary dampness stagnation but no internal heat; damp-heat syndrome with mild heat; early-stage turbid discharge with no fire but only obstruction; qi mass (qi jia), qi stagnation in the bladder causing difficulty urinating;pediatric vomiting and diarrhea; smallpox accompanied by damp-heat-induced diarrhea, restlessness, intense thirst, hot and scanty urination, and abdominal pain; difficulty urinating with dampness-induced distension and swelling, where tonic herbs are contraindicated.

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