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Decoction for Clearing Fire and Calming the Lungs

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Decoction for Clearing Fire and Calming the Lungs,Deficiency of fluids in the lower jiao causes fire to scorch the lung metal, resulting in an itchy throat and cough, with a slippery and rapid pulse at the cun position.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Clearing Fire and Calming the Lungs

Chinese Name : 清火宁肺汤

Drug Formulation

2 qian of Angelica sinensis, 2 qian of Paeonia lactiflora, 1 qian of Artemisia annua, 2 qian of Rehmannia glutinosa, 2 qian of Ophiopogon japonicus, 1 qian of Gardenia (roasted), 1 qian of Scutellaria baicalensis, 1 qian of Glycyrrhiza uralensis.

Source

*Huiyue*, Volume 9.

Benefits

Deficiency of fluids in the lower jiao causes fire to scorch the lung metal, resulting in an itchy throat and cough, with a slippery and rapid pulse at the cun position.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Decoction for Clearing Fire and Calming the Lungs,*Huiyue*, Volume 9.,Deficiency of fluids in the lower jiao causes fire to scorch the lung metal, resulting in an itchy throat and cough, with a slippery and rapid pulse at the cun position.

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