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Boiled Lung Soup,For pulmonary atrophy: coughing up pus and blood; spontaneous sweating; vomiting; excessive thirst; and difficulty with urination and defecation.

Formulas Name : Boiled Lung Soup

Chinese Name : 煮肺汤

Drug Formulation

1 pig’s lung (thoroughly washed to remove blood and odor, then tied securely for cooking), 2 qian of Qing Dai (Fujian indigo flower, powdered), 3 qian of Sichuan honey, and 9 red dates.

Source

From *Qian Jin*, cited in Volume 12 of *Surgical Mysteries Revealed*.

Benefits

For pulmonary atrophy: coughing up pus and blood; spontaneous sweating; vomiting; excessive thirst; and difficulty with urination and defecation.

Instructions for Use

Place all the above ingredients inside the lung, tie it securely, and boil until cooked. The patient should consume it themselves, finishing it in 2–3 servings.

Boiled Lung Soup,From *Qian Jin*, cited in Volume 12 of *Surgical Mysteries Revealed*.,For pulmonary atrophy: coughing up pus and blood; spontaneous sweating; vomiting; excessive thirst; and difficulty with urination and defecation.

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