Breath-Relieving Decoction

Breath-Relieving Decoction,For wind-induced impairment of lung qi, resulting in wheezing due to deficiency and cough with shortness of breath.

Formulas Name : Breath-Relieving Decoction

Chinese Name : 缓息汤

Drug Formulation

1.5 liang of mulberry bark, 0.5 liang of white Poria, 0.5 liang of white silkworm pupae (roasted and de-silked), 1 fen of roasted licorice, 0.5 liang of almonds (peeled and de-tipped, ground, then added), 1 fen of ginseng (root end removed), 0.5 liang of Platycodon (root end removed), 0.5 liang of white Atractylodes, and 0.5 liang of aged tangerine peel (white pith removed).

Source

From *General Essentials of Health* (Vol. 14).

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For wind-induced impairment of lung qi, resulting in wheezing due to deficiency and cough with shortness of breath.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 qian per dose; add 1 zhan of water, 3 slices of fresh ginger, and 2 apricot kernels; decoct until reduced to 6 fen; strain; and drink warm at regular intervals.

Breath-Relieving Decoction,From *General Essentials of Health* (Vol. 14).,For wind-induced impairment of lung qi, resulting in wheezing due to deficiency and cough with shortness of breath.

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