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Decoction for Expelling Pathogenic Factors and Cleansing the Lungs

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Decoction for Expelling Pathogenic Factors and Cleansing the Lungs,For postpartum invasion of wind-cold in the lungs, manifesting as alternating chills and fever with cough.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Expelling Pathogenic Factors and Cleansing the Lungs

Chinese Name : 除邪清肺汤

Drug Formulation

2 qian of Angelica sinensis, 1.5 qian of white peony root (wine-fried), 1.5 qian of Xuanhuo, 1 qian of Pinellia, 1 qian of tangerine peel, 1 qian of apricot kernels, 1 qian of Poria, 1 qian of licorice, 0.8 fen of Schizonepeta spikelets, and 0.4–0.5 fen of ephedra (with nodes).

Source

From *Huiyue*, Volume 15.

Benefits

For postpartum invasion of wind-cold in the lungs, manifesting as alternating chills and fever with cough.

Instructions for Use

Add fresh ginger and jujubes to facilitate absorption; take while hot.

Decoction for Expelling Pathogenic Factors and Cleansing the Lungs,From *Huiyue*, Volume 15.,For postpartum invasion of wind-cold in the lungs, manifesting as alternating chills and fever with cough.

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