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Clear-Lung-Calm Formula,For cough with excessive phlegm.

Formulas Name : Clear-Lung-Calm Formula

Chinese Name : 清肺宁

Drug Formulation

1 jin of Fritillaria, 1 jin of Apricot Kernels, 1 jin of Poria, half a jin of Platycodon, half a jin of Licorice, half a jin of Schisandra, half a jin of Dried Tangerine Peel.

Source

From *National Collection of Prescriptions for Traditional Chinese Medicinal Preparations* (Jinan Edition).

Processing

Mix the above ingredients with water to form pills; coat with 1 jin of talc.

Benefits

For cough with excessive phlegm.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 qian per dose, washed down with hot water.

Clear-Lung-Calm Formula，From *National Collection of Prescriptions for Traditional Chinese Medicinal Preparations* (Jinan Edition).，For cough with excessive phlegm.

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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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