Decoction for Relieving Asthma and Resolving Phlegm

Decoction for Relieving Asthma and Resolving Phlegm,Cough with phlegm and wheezing.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Relieving Asthma and Resolving Phlegm

Chinese Name : 定喘化痰汤

Drug Formulation

Processed Pinellia (Nanxing) 1 liang, Pinellia (Pian Xia) (soaked in hot water) 1 liang, Licorice (Gancao) 3 qian (roasted), Dried Tangerine Peel (Chenpi) (white pith removed) 1.5 liang, Apricot Kernels (Xingren) 5 qian (skin and tip removed), Tussilago Flower (Kuandonghua) 2 qian, Schisandra Berry (Wuweizi) 3 qian, Ginseng (Renshen) 2 qian.

Source

Formula from *Danxi’s Heart Methods with Appendices*, Volume 5; name cited in *The Treasure of Eastern Medicine: Miscellaneous Diseases*, Volume 5.

Benefits

Cough with phlegm and wheezing.

Instructions for Use

For each dose, use 1.5 zhong of water, add 5 slices of fresh ginger, and decoct; take warm before bedtime.

Note

Avoid raw, cold, and greasy foods.

Decoction for Relieving Asthma and Resolving Phlegm,Formula from *Danxi’s Heart Methods with Appendices*, Volume 5; name cited in *The Treasure of Eastern Medicine: Miscellaneous Diseases*, Volume 5.,Cough with phlegm and wheezing.

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