Asparagus Root Lung-Clearing Decoction,From *Discrimination of Internal and External Injuries*, Middle Volume.,Weakness of the spleen and stomach, shortness of breath and weak breathing, lack of vitality, epistaxis, and hematemesis. Qi deficiency due to overwork, and cough caused by excessive internal heat.
Asparagus Root Lung-Clearing Decoction
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Formulas Name : Asparagus Root Lung-Clearing Decoction
Chinese Name : 门冬清肺饮
Drug Formulation
1 qian 5 fen of Aster tataricus root, 1 qian of Astragalus, 1 qian of White Peony Root, 1 qian of Licorice, 5 fen of Ginseng (root and stem removed), 5 fen of Ophiopogon, 3 fen of Angelica sinensis root, and 3 Schisandra berries.
Source
From *Discrimination of Internal and External Injuries*, Middle Volume.
Benefits
Weakness of the spleen and stomach, shortness of breath and weak breathing, lack of vitality, epistaxis, and hematemesis. Qi deficiency due to overwork, and cough caused by excessive internal heat.
Instructions for Use
Divide into 2 doses. For each dose, use 2 zhan of water; decoct until reduced to 1 zhan, strain out the residue, and take warm after meals.
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Asparagus Root Lung-Clearing Decoction,Weakness of the spleen and stomach, shortness of breath and weak breathing, lack of vitality, epistaxis, and hematemesis. Qi deficiency due to overwork, and cough caused by excessive internal heat.