Decoction for Dissolving Nodules and Resolving Phlegm

Decoction for Dissolving Nodules and Resolving Phlegm,Phlegm accumulation. Heat-type phlegm remains unresolved in the chest and diaphragm, cannot be expelled by vomiting or coughing, accompanied by alternating chills and fever, shortness of breath, and a sensation of fullness, oppression, and pain.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Dissolving Nodules and Resolving Phlegm

Chinese Name : 开结化痰汤

Drug Formulation

Dried tangerine peel (1 qian), processed Pinellia (2 qian), Poria (2 qian), Platycodon root (8 fen), Trifoliate orange peel (7 fen), Fritillaria bulb (1 qian), Trichosanthes seed (2 qian), Coptis root (5 fen), Scutellaria root (2 qian), Gardenia fruit (2 qian), Perilla seed (2 qian), Mulberry bark (3 qian), Sodium carbonate (8 fen), Apricot kernel (3 qian), Licorice root (8 fen).

Source

*Shou Shi Bao Yuan*, Volume 3.

Processing

Coarsely chop the ingredients.

Benefits

Phlegm accumulation. Heat-type phlegm remains unresolved in the chest and diaphragm, cannot be expelled by vomiting or coughing, accompanied by alternating chills and fever, shortness of breath, and a sensation of fullness, oppression, and pain.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water; add ginger juice and grind with Mu Xiang before taking.

Decoction for Dissolving Nodules and Resolving Phlegm,*Shou Shi Bao Yuan*, Volume 3.,Phlegm accumulation. Heat-type phlegm remains unresolved in the chest and diaphragm, cannot be expelled by vomiting or coughing, accompanied by alternating chills and fever, shortness of breath, and a sensation of fullness, oppression, and pain.

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