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Frost and Snow Asthma-Relieving Pills,For persistent cough and wheezing due to phlegm congestion.

Formulas Name : Frost and Snow Asthma-Relieving Pills

Chinese Name : 霜雪定喘丸

Drug Formulation

8 liang of Fritillaria, 3 liang of Guang Chenpi, 4 liang of Persimmon Frost, 6 liang of Beijing Pinellia, 1 liang of Chu Lotus Seed, 2 liang of Sandalwood, and 8 liang of Ice Powder.

Source

*National Collection of Prescriptions for Traditional Chinese Medicines* (Kunming).

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder; boil rock sugar in water to form pills (or mix with water to form pills).

Benefits

For persistent cough and wheezing due to phlegm congestion.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 pill per dose (or 2.5 qian if made with layered water), washed down with hot water, once in the morning and once in the evening.

Note

Not suitable for common cold-induced coughs.

Frost and Snow Asthma-Relieving Pills，*National Collection of Prescriptions for Traditional Chinese Medicines* (Kunming).，For persistent cough and wheezing due to phlegm congestion.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026

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