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Decoction for Dispersing and Clearing the Lungs,For cough.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Dispersing and Clearing the Lungs

Chinese Name : 疏解清肺饮

Drug Formulation

8 fen of Schizonepeta, 1 qian of Xianhu, 8 fen of Perilla stem and leaves, 1 qian of Mulberry bark (honey-fried), 1 qian 5 fen of Apricot kernels (ground), 1 qian of Platycodon root, 1 qian 5 fen of Jianshenqu, 5 fen of Licorice, and 2 qian of Ophiopogon (core removed).

Source

*Selected and Commented Medical Formulas of Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu*.

Benefits

For cough.

Instructions for Use

Add 2 slices of fresh ginger as a guide.

Decoction for Dispersing and Clearing the Lungs，*Selected and Commented Medical Formulas of Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu*.，For cough.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026

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