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Decoction for Nourishing Yin, Protecting the Lungs, Relieving Asthma, and Soothing Cough

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Decoction for Nourishing Yin, Protecting the Lungs, Relieving Asthma, and Soothing Cough,Consumptive disorders. Blood in sputum, or hemoptysis or hematemesis.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Nourishing Yin, Protecting the Lungs, Relieving Asthma, and Soothing Cough

Chinese Name : 滋阴保肺定喘宁嗽汤

Drug Formulation

1 qian 2 fen of Angelica sinensis, 8 fen of Paeonia lactiflora, 1 qian of Asparagus cochinchinensis, 1 qian of Phellodendron amurense (stir-fried in salt water), 1 qian of Anemarrhena asphodeloides (hairs removed, stir-fried in wine), 8 fen of Rehmannia glutinosa, 12 grains of Schisandra chinensis, 8 fen of Citrus reticulata (dried orange peel), 8 fen of Aster tataricus, 7 fen of Morus alba bark, 5 fen of Glycyrrhiza uralensis (roasted),Poria 8 fen, Trichosanthes Seed (roasted) 7 fen, Donkey-hide Gelatin (roasted) 6 fen, Fritillaria (core removed) 7 fen, Lily Bulb 7 fen.

Source

From *The Handy Guide*, Volume 3.

Processing

Coarsely grind the ingredients.

Benefits

Consumptive disorders. Blood in sputum, or hemoptysis or hematemesis.

Instructions for Use

Add 3 slices of fresh ginger; decoct in water and drink the decoction; then decoct the residue again and drink it.

Decoction for Nourishing Yin, Protecting the Lungs, Relieving Asthma, and Soothing Cough，From *The Handy Guide*, Volume 3.，Consumptive disorders. Blood in sputum, or hemoptysis or hematemesis.

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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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