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Decoction to Calm the Boil

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Decoction to Calm the Boil,For salivation and foaming at the mouth caused by heat in the lung qi, accompanied by thirst and a desire to drink water; however, drinking too much water causes it to transform into phlegm and be coughed up.

Formulas Name : Decoction to Calm the Boil

Chinese Name : 息沸饮

Drug Formulation

2 qian of Ophiopogon tuber, 1 qian of Tussilago flower, 2 qian of Poria sclerotium, 1 qian of Licorice root, 3 qian of Platycodon root, 2 qian of Scutellaria root, 2 qian of Trichosanthes root, and 30 pieces of Bamboo leaves.

Source

*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 9.

Benefits

For salivation and foaming at the mouth caused by heat in the lung qi, accompanied by thirst and a desire to drink water; however, drinking too much water causes it to transform into phlegm and be coughed up.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Decoction to Calm the Boil,*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 9.,For salivation and foaming at the mouth caused by heat in the lung qi, accompanied by thirst and a desire to drink water; however, drinking too much water causes it to transform into phlegm and be coughed up.

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