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Decent Qi and Harmonize the Middle Decoction,For cough due to lung excess, with chest and epigastric fullness and shortness of breath, and occasional vomiting of phlegm.

Formulas Name : Decent Qi and Harmonize the Middle Decoction

Chinese Name : 降气和中汤

Drug Formulation

Perilla seeds 1 qian 5 fen, Agarwood 5 fen, Sea Stone 3 qian, Trichosanthes seeds 4 qian, Radish 2 qian, Mustard seeds 1 qian, Dried tangerine peel 1 qian, Pinellia 1 qian, Mulberry bark 2 qian, Fritillary bulb 2 qian, Apricot kernels 3 qian.

Source

*Yichun Shengyi*, Volume 3.

Benefits

For cough due to lung excess, with chest and epigastric fullness and shortness of breath, and occasional vomiting of phlegm.

Instructions for Use

Add two teaspoons of fresh ginger juice and take it as a decoction.

Decent Qi and Harmonize the Middle Decoction，*Yichun Shengyi*, Volume 3.，For cough due to lung excess, with chest and epigastric fullness and shortness of breath, and occasional vomiting of phlegm.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 26, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 26, 2026

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