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Four-Ingredient Lung-Clearing Decoction

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Four-Ingredient Lung-Clearing Decoction,Tears flowing in the wind.

Formulas Name : Four-Ingredient Lung-Clearing Decoction

Chinese Name : 四物清肺汤

Drug Formulation

5 qian of well-processed Rehmannia root, 3 qian of Angelica sinensis root (tail), 2 qian of Ligusticum chuanxiong, 3 qian of red peony root, 3 qian of gardenia fruit, 3 qian of honeysuckle flower, 3 qian of Coptis chinensis, 4 qian of oyster shell, 3 qian of Sophora japonica fruit, 1 qian of licorice root, and 0.5 fen of Cordyceps sinensis.

Usage: 2 Qian
Efficacy: Promotes blood circulation and the flow of qi; dispels wind and relieves pain.
Notes: Ligusticum chuanxiong
Usage: 3 Qian
Efficacy: This herb has the effects of nourishing and invigorating blood, regulating menstruation and relieving pain, and moistening the intestines to promote bowel movements.
Notes: Angelica sinensis root (tail)

Source

*Clinical Notes on Ophthalmology*.

Benefits

Tears flowing in the wind.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Note

Clinical Notes on Ophthalmology

Four-Ingredient Lung-Clearing Decoction,*Clinical Notes on Ophthalmology*.,Tears flowing in the wind.

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