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Decoction for Dispelling Stagnation and Resolving Phlegm

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Decoction for Dispelling Stagnation and Resolving Phlegm,For stagnant phlegm and chronic phlegm.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Dispelling Stagnation and Resolving Phlegm

Chinese Name : 开郁化痰汤

Drug Formulation

Pinellia (soaked in hot water) 1 qian 2 fen, Zhi Shi (fried with wheat bran) 2 qian, Fritillaria (core removed) 1 qian 5 fen, Cyperus 1 qian 5 fen, Poria 1 qian, Hawthorn 1 qian, Dried Tangerine Peel (white pith removed) 8 fen, Coptis (fried) 8 fen, Atractylodes (soaked in rice water) 7 fen, Platycodon 7 fen, Licorice 2 fen.

Source

From *Jiyang Gangmu*, Volume 24.

Processing

Coarsely chop the above ingredients to make one dose.

Benefits

For stagnant phlegm and chronic phlegm.

Instructions for Use

Add 3 slices of fresh ginger and decoct in water. Take after meals.

Decoction for Dispelling Stagnation and Resolving Phlegm,From *Jiyang Gangmu*, Volume 24.,For stagnant phlegm and chronic phlegm.

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