Decoction for Clearing Fire and Nourishing the Lungs

Decoction for Clearing Fire and Nourishing the Lungs,Metal-Fire Cough; coughs occurring in the fifth and sixth months.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Clearing Fire and Nourishing the Lungs

Chinese Name : 泻火补肺汤

Drug Formulation

Schisandra (Wuweizi) 5 qian, Astragalus (Huangqi) 2 qian, Ginseng (Renshen) 1 qian, Licorice (Gancao, roasted) 1 qian, Tangerine Peel (Chenpi, white pith removed) 1 qian, Ophiopogon (Maimendong), Green Tangerine Peel (Qingpi) 5 fen, Cimicifuga (Shengma) 1 qian, Atractylodes (Cangzhu) 1 qian, Angelica (Guishen) 1 qian.

Source

*Compendium of Medicine*, Volume 26.

Processing

Coarsely chop the ingredients into pieces the size of sesame seeds.

Benefits

Metal-Fire Cough; coughs occurring in the fifth and sixth months.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose; decoct in water, strain, and drink while still slightly warm.

Decoction for Clearing Fire and Nourishing the Lungs,*Compendium of Medicine*, Volume 26.,Metal-Fire Cough; coughs occurring in the fifth and sixth months.

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