Decoction for Clearing Fire and Eliminating Phlegm

Decoction for Clearing Fire and Eliminating Phlegm,Phlegm-fire; in severe cases, mania, restlessness, and incoherent speech.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Clearing Fire and Eliminating Phlegm

Chinese Name : 清火涤痰汤

Drug Formulation

Salvia miltiorrhiza 2 qian, Ophiopogon japonicus 2 qian, Poria cocos (processed) 2 qian, Taxus chinensis seed 2 qian, Fritillaria thunbergii 2 qian, Citrus reticulata peel 1 qian, Bile Star 5 fen, Silkworm (stiffened, stir-fried) 1 qian 5 fen, Chrysanthemum 2 qian, Apricot kernel 3 qian.

Source

From *Yichun Shengyi*, Volume 2.

Benefits

Phlegm-fire; in severe cases, mania, restlessness, and incoherent speech.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water; add half a cup of bamboo sap and 1 drop of ginger juice; mix and drink.

Decoction for Clearing Fire and Eliminating Phlegm,From *Yichun Shengyi*, Volume 2.,Phlegm-fire; in severe cases, mania, restlessness, and incoherent speech.

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