Ginseng and Astragalus Lung-Nourishing Decoction，*Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 8，Simultaneously tonifies qi and yin, transforms phlegm, and expels pus. For chronic lung abscess that has not healed, characterized by coughing up pus and blood due to deficiency of both qi and yin, persistent fever, fatigue, thirst, irregular urination, emaciation, a pale-red tongue, and a fine, rapid or deficient-rapid pulse.
Ginseng and Astragalus Lung-Nourishing Decoction
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Formulas Name : Ginseng and Astragalus Lung-Nourishing Decoction
Chinese Name : 参芪补肺汤
Drug Formulation
Ginseng, Astragalus, Atractylodes, Poria, Tangerine Peel, Angelica, Cornus, Chinese Yam, Ophiopogon, Schisandra, and Licorice (2 g each); Prepared Rehmannia (5 g); Moutan Bark (3 g); Fresh Ginger and Jujube (3 g each).
Source
*Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 8
Benefits
Simultaneously tonifies qi and yin, transforms phlegm, and expels pus. For chronic lung abscess that has not healed, characterized by coughing up pus and blood due to deficiency of both qi and yin, persistent fever, fatigue, thirst, irregular urination, emaciation, a pale-red tongue, and a fine, rapid or deficient-rapid pulse.
Instructions for Use
Decoct in water; one dose per day, taken warm in three divided doses one hour after meals.
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Ginseng and Astragalus Lung-Nourishing Decoction,Simultaneously tonifies qi and yin, transforms phlegm, and expels pus. For chronic lung abscess that has not healed, characterized by coughing up pus and blood due to deficiency of both qi and yin, persistent fever, fatigue, thirst, irregular urination, emaciation, a pale-red tongue, and a fine, rapid or deficient-rapid pulse.