Formula for Lung Dew，*National Collection of Prescriptions for Traditional Chinese Medicines* (Hangzhou Formula).，For hemoptysis, epistaxis, dry cough without phlegm, and pulmonary atrophy with dyspnea.
Formula for Lung Dew
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Formulas Name : Formula for Lung Dew
Chinese Name : 法制肺露
Drug Formulation
2 qian of Child’s Ginseng, 3 qian of Northern Saponaria, 1 qian and 5 fen of roasted Winter Flower, 2 qian of Asparagus Root, 2 qian of Ophiopogon, 1 qian and 5 fen of Lycium Bark, 1 qian and 5 fen of Mulberry Bark (honey-roasted), 3 qian of Daiha San, 2 qian of Donkey-hide Gelatin Beads, 2 qian of Luffa Fibre, 2 qian of Sichuan Fritillary Bulb, 1 qian of Aristolochia (honey-roasted),Honey-fried Lepidium seeds 1 qian, Fatty Anemarrhena rhizome 1 qian 5 fen, Winter melon seeds 3 qian, Raw Polygonatum rhizome 3 qian, Poria cocos 3 qian, Powdered Moutan bark 1 qian 5 fen, Lily bulbs 2 qian, Reed root 3 liang, Honey-fried Loquat leaves 4 liang, Male pig’s lung (with heart blood removed and thoroughly cleaned) 1 whole.
Source
*National Collection of Prescriptions for Traditional Chinese Medicines* (Hangzhou Formula).
Processing
Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder; pour half of the mixture into the lung and sprinkle the other half over it, then steam until dew forms.
Benefits
For hemoptysis, epistaxis, dry cough without phlegm, and pulmonary atrophy with dyspnea.
Instructions for Use
Take 1–2 liang per dose, steamed over water until warm, 2–3 times daily.
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Formula for Lung Dew,For hemoptysis, epistaxis, dry cough without phlegm, and pulmonary atrophy with dyspnea.