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Clear and Resolve Phlegm Decoction,Dizziness with phlegm; heat in the upper jiao.

Formulas Name : Clear and Resolve Phlegm Decoction

Chinese Name : 清暗化痰汤

Drug Formulation

Citrus Red (Juhong) 1 qian 5 fen, Pinellia (Banxia) 1 qian 5 fen, Poria (Fuling) 1 qian 5 fen, Platycodon (Jiegeng) 1 qian 5 fen, Gastrodia (Tianma) 1 qian, Peppermint (Bohe) 1 qian, Fangfeng 1 qian, Licorice (Gancao) 5 fen, Ligusticum (Chuanxiong) 2 qian 5 fen, Coptis (Huanglian) 2 qian 5 fen, Scutellaria (Huangqin) 2 qian 5 fen, Trifoliate Orange (Zhishi) 2 qian 5 fen.

Source

From *The Collection of Wonderful Formulas for Nourishing Life*, Volume 6.

Benefits

Dizziness with phlegm; heat in the upper jiao.

Instructions for Use

Add 2 zhong of water and 3 slices of fresh ginger; decoct until reduced to 8 fen; take while warm.

Clear and Resolve Phlegm Decoction，From *The Collection of Wonderful Formulas for Nourishing Life*, Volume 6.，Dizziness with phlegm; heat in the upper jiao.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 30, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 30, 2026

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