Ginseng and Astragalus Lung-Nourishing Decoction

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.

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.

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.

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