Five-Diaphragm Powder，From *The Heart Book of Bian Que: Divine Formulas*.，In cases of lung-type cold damage where cooling medications were mistakenly administered, causing the lung qi to be “frozen and dissipated,” resulting in distension of the chest and diaphragm, vomiting of sour fluid, a sensation of holding ice and snow in the mouth, fatigue, and loss of appetite—or leading to cold consumption with cold phlegm in the chest.
Five-Diaphragm Powder
Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. All references in this article to TCM syndrome differentiation, herbal medicines, teas, and decoctions are intended to promote TCM culture and are provided solely for educational and reference purposes.
Formulas Name : Five-Diaphragm Powder
Chinese Name : 五膈散
Drug Formulation
Ginseng, Astragalus (roasted), Atractylodes macrocephala, Ophiopogon japonicus, Cinnamomum cassia, Aconite (roasted), Dried Ginger (stir-fried), Polygala tenuifolia (seed removed), Sichuan pepper, Asarum sieboldii, Stemona tuberosa (root removed), and Apricot Kernel—each in equal parts.
Source
From *The Heart Book of Bian Que: Divine Formulas*.
Processing
Grind the above ingredients into a powder.
Benefits
In cases of lung-type cold damage where cooling medications were mistakenly administered, causing the lung qi to be “frozen and dissipated,” resulting in distension of the chest and diaphragm, vomiting of sour fluid, a sensation of holding ice and snow in the mouth, fatigue, and loss of appetite—or leading to cold consumption with cold phlegm in the chest.
Instructions for Use
Take 4 qian per dose, decocted in water.
Copyright: Excerpt from From *The Heart Book of Bian Que: Divine Formulas*., Copyright belongs to the Original Author and all original sources, This article was shared by DeDe on August 31, 2026, Please credit the source and include a link to the original article when reposting.
Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026 Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026
Correct Content Errors: Errors may occur during the writing, editing, translation, and publication of website content. If you find any errors or inaccurate information in this article, please feel free to Contact Us to report them, and we will correct them promptly.
FDA Disclaimer: The descriptions of the efficacy of Chinese herbal medicines, herbal teas, decoctions, and formulas, as well as the content on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) diagnostic theory and traditional TCM therapies contained on this site, are intended solely for the purpose of popularizing TCM culture and serving as an educational reference; they do not constitute medical diagnosis or treatment advice. Please do not attempt to use these products on your own without proper guidance. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you are experiencing any physical discomfort, please consult a licensed healthcare professional and seek treatment at a reputable medical institution. This platform assumes no responsibility for any consequences resulting from the use of herbs or formulas by any individual based on the information provided on this site. Please read Medical Disclaimer.
Five-Diaphragm Powder,In cases of lung-type cold damage where cooling medications were mistakenly administered, causing the lung qi to be “frozen and dissipated,” resulting in distension of the chest and diaphragm, vomiting of sour fluid, a sensation of holding ice and snow in the mouth, fatigue, and loss of appetite—or leading to cold consumption with cold phlegm in the chest.