Decoction for Clearing the Metal and Resolving Phlegm

Decoction for Clearing the Metal and Resolving Phlegm,Cough. In cases caused by “fire,” the patient experiences a dry, sore throat, a flushed face, and hot breath emanating from the nose. The phlegm is difficult to expel, yellow and thick in color, and may contain streaks of blood or emit a foul, fishy odor.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Clearing the Metal and Resolving Phlegm

Chinese Name : 清金化痰汤

Drug Formulation

Scutellaria baicalensis 1.5 qian, Gardenia jasminoides 1.5 qian, Platycodon grandiflorus 2 qian, Ophiopogon japonicus (without core) 1 qian, Morus alba bark 1 qian, Fritillaria thunbergii 1 qian, Anemarrhena asphodeloides 1 qian, Trichosanthes kirilowii seeds (roasted) 1 qian, Citrus reticulata peel 1 qian, Poria cocos 1 qian, Glycyrrhiza uralensis 0.4 fen.

Source

*Essentials of Miscellaneous Diseases*, citing *Tongzhi*.

Benefits

Cough. In cases caused by “fire,” the patient experiences a dry, sore throat, a flushed face, and hot breath emanating from the nose. The phlegm is difficult to expel, yellow and thick in color, and may contain streaks of blood or emit a foul, fishy odor.

Instructions for Use

Decoct 2 zhong of water until reduced to 8 fen; take after meals.

Decoction for Clearing the Metal and Resolving Phlegm,*Essentials of Miscellaneous Diseases*, citing *Tongzhi*.,Cough. In cases caused by “fire,” the patient experiences a dry, sore throat, a flushed face, and hot breath emanating from the nose. The phlegm is difficult to expel, yellow and thick in color, and may contain streaks of blood or emit a foul, fishy odor.

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