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Decoction for Lung Abscess

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Decoction for Lung Abscess,In the early stages of lung abscess, with a foul-smelling cough and phlegm, and pain in both flanks.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Lung Abscess

Chinese Name : 肺痈煎

Drug Formulation

Half a jin of Scrophularia, 4 liang of Asparagus root, 2 liang of Platycodon root, and 1 liang of Licorice.

Source

*The Collection of Divine Remedies*, Volume 4.

Benefits

In the early stages of lung abscess, with a foul-smelling cough and phlegm, and pain in both flanks.

Instructions for Use

Decoct 10 bowls of water until reduced to 2 bowls; then add 5 qian each of dandelion and honeysuckle, and decoct further until reduced to 1 bowl. Take slowly after meals.

Decoction for Lung Abscess,*The Collection of Divine Remedies*, Volume 4.,In the early stages of lung abscess, with a foul-smelling cough and phlegm, and pain in both flanks.

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