Decoction of Ophiopogon to Clear the Lungs

Decoction of Ophiopogon to Clear the Lungs,Excess qi in the lungs, chest distress and fullness, coughing and shortness of breath, and qi stagnation in the large intestine.

Formulas Name : Decoction of Ophiopogon to Clear the Lungs

Chinese Name : 泻肺麦门冬煎

Drug Formulation

Ophiopogon tuber (core removed) 2 liang, Prunus mume seeds (skin and tip removed, stir-fried) 2 liang, Rheum officinale (stir-fried) 2 liang, Apricot kernels (skin and tip removed, finely ground) 1 liang, Citrus aurantium peel (pith removed, stir-fried with bran) 1 liang, Fritillaria bulb (processed) 1 liang, fresh Rehmannia root juice 3 he, Arctium lappa root juice 2 he.

Source

From *Collected Medical Formulas* (Vol. 9), citing *Divine and Ingenious Formulas for Complete Healing*.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

Excess qi in the lungs, chest distress and fullness, coughing and shortness of breath, and qi stagnation in the large intestine.

Instructions for Use

Combine 4 liang of honey and 2 liang of clarified butter with the two aforementioned juices in a silver pot. Add the powdered herbs, stir until uniform, and simmer over low heat until it forms a paste. Store in a porcelain container. Take 1 teaspoon per dose, mixed with plain congee broth, at any time of day.

Decoction of Ophiopogon to Clear the Lungs,From *Collected Medical Formulas* (Vol. 9), citing *Divine and Ingenious Formulas for Complete Healing*.,Excess qi in the lungs, chest distress and fullness, coughing and shortness of breath, and qi stagnation in the large intestine.

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