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Cough-Relieving and Fire-Suppressing Decoction,Lung fire rising upward, causing cough with excessive phlegm and a flushed face in the afternoon.

Formulas Name : Cough-Relieving and Fire-Suppressing Decoction

Chinese Name : 宁嗽抑火汤

Drug Formulation

2 qian of Anemarrhena rhizome, 2 qian of Trichosanthes seed (oil removed), 2 qian of Fritillaria bulb, 1 qian of Scrophularia root, 1 qian of Ophiopogon tuber, 1 qian of Scutellaria root, 1 qian of Trichosanthes root, 1 qian of Gardenia seed, 1 qian of Trifoliate orange fruit, 8 fen of Bamboo shavings, 8 fen of Platycodon root.

Source

*The Jade Case*, Volume 4.

Benefits

Lung fire rising upward, causing cough with excessive phlegm and a flushed face in the afternoon.

Instructions for Use

3 slices of fresh ginger; decoct and drink.

Cough-Relieving and Fire-Suppressing Decoction,*The Jade Case*, Volume 4.,Lung fire rising upward, causing cough with excessive phlegm and a flushed face in the afternoon.

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