Lung-Clearing and Dampness-Draining Decoction

Lung-Clearing and Dampness-Draining Decoction,Lung abscess.

Formulas Name : Lung-Clearing and Dampness-Draining Decoction

Chinese Name : 扬肺利湿汤

Drug Formulation

Platycodon root 3 qian, Trichosanthes root 2 qian, Atractylodes macrocephala 5 qian, Poria 5 qian, Mulberry bark 3 qian, Artemisia capillaris 3 qian, Polyporus 2 qian, Scutellaria baicalensis 5 fen.

Source

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

Benefits

Lung abscess.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally. After 1 dose, nasal congestion clears; after 2 doses, a dry throat is moistened; after 3 doses, a bland taste in the mouth disappears; after 4 doses, urine output increases and bowel movements become regular; after 10 doses, the yellow discoloration of the head and face completely dissipates.

Lung-Clearing and Dampness-Draining Decoction,From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 7.,Lung abscess.

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