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Asthma Pills,For wind-phlegm, fluid retention, and cold-induced asthma; intermittent shortness of breath; intermittent phlegm congestion; coughing with phlegm and wheezing; and all symptoms of asthma and wheezing.

Formulas Name : Asthma Pills

Chinese Name : 哮病丸

Drug Formulation

Raw Pinellia tuber (Nanxing) 4 liang, raw Pinellia rhizome (Banxia) 4 liang, raw Sichuan Aconite (Chuanwu) (soak the above three ingredients in water for 7 days, then sun-dry) 4 liang, raw licorice root 4 liang.

Source

*National Collection of Prescriptions for Traditional Chinese Medicines* (Hangzhou formula).

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder and form into pills using fresh ginger juice.

Benefits

For wind-phlegm, fluid retention, and cold-induced asthma; intermittent shortness of breath; intermittent phlegm congestion; coughing with phlegm and wheezing; and all symptoms of asthma and wheezing.

Instructions for Use

Take 1–2 qian per dose; reduce to half for children. Take with light ginger tea or boiled water.

Asthma Pills，*National Collection of Prescriptions for Traditional Chinese Medicines* (Hangzhou formula).，For wind-phlegm, fluid retention, and cold-induced asthma; intermittent shortness of breath; intermittent phlegm congestion; coughing with phlegm and wheezing; and all symptoms of asthma and wheezing.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026

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