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Cooling Lung Decoction

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Cooling Lung Decoction,For lung consumption with excess heat, accompanied by coughing and shortness of breath.

Formulas Name : Cooling Lung Decoction

Chinese Name : 凉肺汤

Drug Formulation

Anemarrhena (hairs removed, stir-fried) 1.5 qian, Fritillaria 1.5 qian, Asparagus root (core removed) 1.5 qian, Ophiopogon tuber 1.5 qian, Scutellaria 1 qian, Tangerine peel 1 qian, Licorice 0.5 fen, Mulberry bark 0.8 fen.

Source

From *Essential Readings on Medicine*, Volume 6.

Benefits

For lung consumption with excess heat, accompanied by coughing and shortness of breath.

Instructions for Use

Decoct 1.5 zhong of water until reduced to 8 fen; take the decoction.

Cooling Lung Decoction,From *Essential Readings on Medicine*, Volume 6.,For lung consumption with excess heat, accompanied by coughing and shortness of breath.

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