Decongesting and Lifting the Metal Powder

Decongesting and Lifting the Metal Powder,For the Five Exhaustions and Seven Injuries, chronic cough, and cases where other medications have proven ineffective.

Formulas Name : Decongesting and Lifting the Metal Powder

Chinese Name : 解结提金散

Drug Formulation

Bupleurum root 2 liang (stem removed), Sichuan lovage root 5 qian, licorice root 5 qian, tangerine peel 5 qian (white pith removed), ginseng 1 liang 5 qian, platycodon root 5 qian, frankincense 1 liang, myrrh 5 qian, millet husks 10 liang (tops removed, sliced into strips, soaked in water, sun-dried, and stir-fried with honey until yellow).

Source

From *Collected Medical Formulas* (Yifang Leiju), Volume 154, “Divine Formulas for Longevity” (Shouyu Shenfang).

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For the Five Exhaustions and Seven Injuries, chronic cough, and cases where other medications have proven ineffective.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose. Decoct with 3 black plums in 1 large zhan of water until reduced to 7 fen. Remove the black plums. Take the decoction warm, including the residue, before bedtime or on an empty stomach. Take once daily.

Decongesting and Lifting the Metal Powder,From *Collected Medical Formulas* (Yifang Leiju), Volume 154, “Divine Formulas for Longevity” (Shouyu Shenfang).,For the Five Exhaustions and Seven Injuries, chronic cough, and cases where other medications have proven ineffective.

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