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Family Secret Lung-Warming Decoction,For wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath, with lung congestion preventing sleep, caused by cold in the lungs.

Formulas Name : Family Secret Lung-Warming Decoction

Chinese Name : 家秘温肺汤

Drug Formulation

Tussilago flower, fresh ginger, dried tangerine peel, Stemona root, Perilla seed, and Platycodon root.

Source

From *Symptoms, Causes, Pulse, and Treatment*, Volume 3.

Benefits

For wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath, with lung congestion preventing sleep, caused by cold in the lungs.

Family Secret Lung-Warming Decoction，From *Symptoms, Causes, Pulse, and Treatment*, Volume 3.，For wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath, with lung congestion preventing sleep, caused by cold in the lungs.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 26, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 26, 2026

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