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Decoction for Tonifying Deficiency with Tussilago Flower

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Decoction for Tonifying Deficiency with Tussilago Flower,For phlegm-induced cough due to pulmonary consumption, with progressive wasting and weakness.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Tonifying Deficiency with Tussilago Flower

Chinese Name : 补虚款冬花汤

Drug Formulation

Tussilago flower 3 fen, ginseng half liang, Cimicifuga root half liang, Platycodon root 3 fen (roasted), apricot kernels (soaked in hot water to remove skin, tip, and double kernels; roasted) 1 liang, Poria cocos (black skin removed) 3 fen, licorice root (roasted, coarsely chopped) half fen, dried ginger (roasted) 1 fen,Bupleurum (stem removed) 1 liang and a half, Asparagus root (core removed, baked) half liang, Soft-shelled turtle shell (edges removed, vinegar-roasted) 1 liang, Astragalus (finely chopped) half liang, White mulberry root bark (chopped, stir-fried) 3 fen, Cistanche (soaked in wine, rough skin removed, roasted) 1 liang.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 86.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For phlegm-induced cough due to pulmonary consumption, with progressive wasting and weakness.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose, boil with 1.5 zhan of water until reduced to 8 fen, strain, and take warm after meals, twice daily.

Decoction for Tonifying Deficiency with Tussilago Flower，*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 86.，For phlegm-induced cough due to pulmonary consumption, with progressive wasting and weakness.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 19, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 19, 2026

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