Ginseng Asthma-Relieving Decoction

Ginseng Asthma-Relieving Decoction,For men and women of advanced age or younger who suffer from a chronic lung-qi cough characterized by shortness of breath, wheezing, a rattling sound in the throat, chest fullness, counterflow of qi, restlessness whether sitting or lying down, and difficulty swallowing food; or for those with a lung-cold syndrome presenting with a heavy cough, hoarseness, nasal congestion, and dizziness; or for children with a chronic illness exhibiting rapid, labored breathing, a rattling sound in the throat, chest constriction, and vomiting of frothy phlegm.

Formulas Name : Ginseng Asthma-Relieving Decoction

Chinese Name : 人参定喘汤

Drug Formulation

Ginseng (sliced) 1 liang, Ephedra (knots removed) 1 liang, Licorice (roasted) 1 liang, Donkey-hide gelatin (roasted) 1 liang, Pinellia fermented with rice malt 1 liang, White mulberry bark 1.5 liang, Schisandra berries 1.5 liang, Poppy shells (brushed with honey, roasted) 2 liang.

Source

*Formulas of the Imperial Bureau*, Volume 4 (Supplementary Collection of Empirical Secret Formulas from Various Bureaus).

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder and mix thoroughly with the ginseng slices.

Benefits

For men and women of advanced age or younger who suffer from a chronic lung-qi cough characterized by shortness of breath, wheezing, a rattling sound in the throat, chest fullness, counterflow of qi, restlessness whether sitting or lying down, and difficulty swallowing food; or for those with a lung-cold syndrome presenting with a heavy cough, hoarseness, nasal congestion, and dizziness; or for children with a chronic illness exhibiting rapid, labored breathing, a rattling sound in the throat, chest constriction, and vomiting of frothy phlegm.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 daqian per dose, boil with 1.5 zhan of water and 3 slices of ginger until reduced to 7 fen, strain, and drink warm after meals.

Ginseng Asthma-Relieving Decoction,*Formulas of the Imperial Bureau*, Volume 4 (Supplementary Collection of Empirical Secret Formulas from Various Bureaus).,For men and women of advanced age or younger who suffer from a chronic lung-qi cough characterized by shortness of breath, wheezing, a rattling sound in the throat, chest fullness, counterflow of qi, restlessness whether sitting or lying down, and difficulty swallowing food; or for those with a lung-cold syndrome presenting with a heavy cough, hoarseness, nasal congestion, and dizziness; or for children with a chronic illness exhibiting rapid, labored breathing, a rattling sound in the throat, chest constriction, and vomiting of frothy phlegm.

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