Ginseng Lung-Moistening Decoction

Ginseng Lung-Moistening Decoction,For deficiency of lung qi, with persistent wheezing and coughing, as well as high fever and headache and body aches associated with typhoid fever.

Formulas Name : Ginseng Lung-Moistening Decoction

Chinese Name : 人参润肺汤

Drug Formulation

Ginseng 1 liang, Platycodon root 1 liang, Angelica dahurica 1 liang, Ephedra (knots removed) 1 liang, Dried Pueraria root 1 liang, Atractylodes macrocephala 1 liang, Licorice (roasted) 1 liang, Dried ginger 5 qian.

Source

From *The Pocket Edition*, Volume 1, citing *The Holy Beneficence*.

Benefits

For deficiency of lung qi, with persistent wheezing and coughing, as well as high fever and headache and body aches associated with typhoid fever.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Take 8 qian per dose; add 1.5 zhan of water, 3 slices of fresh ginger, and 3 stems of scallion whites. Decoct until reduced to 8 fen, strain, and drink in one gulp; take as needed, regardless of the time of day.

Ginseng Lung-Moistening Decoction,From *The Pocket Edition*, Volume 1, citing *The Holy Beneficence*.,For deficiency of lung qi, with persistent wheezing and coughing, as well as high fever and headache and body aches associated with typhoid fever.

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