Cough-Relieving and Phlegm-Resolving Pills,From *Collected Medical Formulas* (Vol. 117), citing *Supplement to the Classic of Xiu Yue and Lu Ban*.,For heat in the Lung Meridian, accompanied by coughing, shortness of breath, and excessive phlegm.
Cough-Relieving and Phlegm-Resolving Pills
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Formulas Name : Cough-Relieving and Phlegm-Resolving Pills
Chinese Name : 宁嗽化痰丸
Drug Formulation
Pinellia tuber 5 qian, aged tangerine peel (white pith removed) 2.5 qian, ginseng 1 liang, peppermint 1 liang, Ophiopogon tuber (core removed) 3 qian, white mulberry bark (honey-roasted) half a liang, fritillary bulb (core removed) 3 qian, Scutellaria root (sliced) half a liang, licorice root (roasted) 7 qian, indigo powder 3 qian, schisandra berries 2 qian, dried ginger (roasted) 2 qian.
Source
From *Collected Medical Formulas* (Vol. 117), citing *Supplement to the Classic of Xiu Yue and Lu Ban*.
Processing
Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, then mix with water to form pills the size of a paulownia seed.
Benefits
For heat in the Lung Meridian, accompanied by coughing, shortness of breath, and excessive phlegm.
Instructions for Use
Take 20–30 pills per dose, on an empty stomach, with plain hot water.
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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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Cough-Relieving and Phlegm-Resolving Pills,For heat in the Lung Meridian, accompanied by coughing, shortness of breath, and excessive phlegm.