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Almond and Pinellia Decoction

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Almond and Pinellia Decoction,Lung atrophy, uncontrollable wheezing with phlegm, persistent cough, and in severe cases, alternating chills and fever.

Formulas Name : Almond and Pinellia Decoction

Chinese Name : 杏仁半夏汤

Drug Formulation

Almond (skinned) 3 qian, Pinellia 3 qian, Platycodon 3 qian, Dried Tangerine Peel (white pith removed) 3 qian, Poria (skinned) 3 qian, Chinese Stephania 3 qian, White Alum 3 qian, White Mulberry Bark 3 qian, Peppermint 1 qian, Licorice 2 qian, Soapberry 1 qian.

Source

From *Xuanming Lun*, Volume 9.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Lung atrophy, uncontrollable wheezing with phlegm, persistent cough, and in severe cases, alternating chills and fever.

Instructions for Use

Prepare three doses: use 2 zhan of water, add 3 slices of fresh ginger, decoct until reduced to 6 fen, strain, and take warm after meals.

Almond and Pinellia Decoction,From *Xuanming Lun*, Volume 9.,Lung atrophy, uncontrollable wheezing with phlegm, persistent cough, and in severe cases, alternating chills and fever.

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