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Decoction for Clearing Dampness and Resolving Phlegm

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Decoction for Clearing Dampness and Resolving Phlegm,Damp phlegm flows through the meridians; stiffness in the joints leads to wandering pain in the joints of the entire body and limbs, radiating to the chest and back. There may also be chills and fever, shortness of breath, coughing, and restlessness; or the formation of lumps that are painful and make it difficult to turn over; or numbness and loss of sensation in the limbs; or a spot on the lower back that feels as cold as ice; the pulse is slippery.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Clearing Dampness and Resolving Phlegm

Chinese Name : 清湿化痰汤

Drug Formulation

Nanxing 1 qian (processed with ginger), Banxia 1 qian (processed with ginger), Chenpi 1 qian, Poria 1 qian (peeled), Cangzhu 1 qian (soaked in rice water), Qianghuo 1 qian, Pianqin 1 qian (stir-fried with wine), Bai Zhi 1 qian, White Mustard Seed 1 qian, Licorice 3 fen, Mu Xiang 5 fen (ground separately).

Source

*Hui Chun*, Volume 5.

Processing

Coarsely chop the ingredients to make one dose.

Benefits

Damp phlegm flows through the meridians; stiffness in the joints leads to wandering pain in the joints of the entire body and limbs, radiating to the chest and back. There may also be chills and fever, shortness of breath, coughing, and restlessness; or the formation of lumps that are painful and make it difficult to turn over; or numbness and loss of sensation in the limbs; or a spot on the lower back that feels as cold as ice; the pulse is slippery.

Instructions for Use

Add bamboo sap and fresh ginger juice and take together.

Decoction for Clearing Dampness and Resolving Phlegm,*Hui Chun*, Volume 5.,Damp phlegm flows through the meridians; stiffness in the joints leads to wandering pain in the joints of the entire body and limbs, radiating to the chest and back. There may also be chills and fever, shortness of breath, coughing, and restlessness; or the formation of lumps that are painful and make it difficult to turn over; or numbness and loss of sensation in the limbs; or a spot on the lower back that feels as cold as ice; the pulse is slippery.

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