Heat-Clearing and Asthma-Relieving Decoction，From *A Brief Guide to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Pediatric Diseases*.，Heat-type asthma.Latent internal heat combined with an external invasion of wind-pathogen; the interaction of wind and heat scorches the Lung (Metal), transforming body fluids into phlegm. Phlegm obstructs the airways, causing the Lung to lose its ability to disperse and descend. Symptoms include a flushed face and red lips, dry mouth and tongue, thirst with a preference for cold drinks, difficulty breathing, wheezing and nasal flaring, rapid and forced breathing, a voice like a cicada’s chirp, a protruding chest and sunken abdomen; in severe cases, the patient may be unable to lie down due to wheezing, and may experience scanty, red urine or constipation.The pulse is rapid and forceful; the tongue is red with a white, greasy or yellow, dry coating; and the fingerprints are vividly purple.
Heat-Clearing and Asthma-Relieving Decoction
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Formulas Name : Heat-Clearing and Asthma-Relieving Decoction
Chinese Name : 清热平喘汤
Drug Formulation
Raw gypsum 3 qian, apricot kernels 2 qian, ephedra 8 fen, fried licorice 1 qian, pine needle tea 1.5 qian, jujubes 3.
Source
From *A Brief Guide to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Pediatric Diseases*.
Benefits
Heat-type asthma.Latent internal heat combined with an external invasion of wind-pathogen; the interaction of wind and heat scorches the Lung (Metal), transforming body fluids into phlegm. Phlegm obstructs the airways, causing the Lung to lose its ability to disperse and descend. Symptoms include a flushed face and red lips, dry mouth and tongue, thirst with a preference for cold drinks, difficulty breathing, wheezing and nasal flaring, rapid and forced breathing, a voice like a cicada’s chirp, a protruding chest and sunken abdomen; in severe cases, the patient may be unable to lie down due to wheezing, and may experience scanty, red urine or constipation.The pulse is rapid and forceful; the tongue is red with a white, greasy or yellow, dry coating; and the fingerprints are vividly purple.
Instructions for Use
Decoct in water and take orally.
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Heat-Clearing and Asthma-Relieving Decoction,Heat-type asthma.Latent internal heat combined with an external invasion of wind-pathogen; the interaction of wind and heat scorches the Lung (Metal), transforming body fluids into phlegm. Phlegm obstructs the airways, causing the Lung to lose its ability to disperse and descend. Symptoms include a flushed face and red lips, dry mouth and tongue, thirst with a preference for cold drinks, difficulty breathing, wheezing and nasal flaring, rapid and forced breathing, a voice like a cicada’s chirp, a protruding chest and sunken abdomen; in severe cases, the patient may be unable to lie down due to wheezing, and may experience scanty, red urine or constipation.The pulse is rapid and forceful; the tongue is red with a white, greasy or yellow, dry coating; and the fingerprints are vividly purple.