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Hua Lao Decoction

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Hua Lao Decoction,For conditions caused by chronic phlegm: a persistent cough that has not healed for years, with yellow phlegm that forms stubborn lumps and becomes stuck in the throat; lung qi is impure, and the patient must exert all their strength just to expel it from the mouth.

Formulas Name : Hua Lao Decoction

Chinese Name : 化老汤

Drug Formulation

Ginseng 3 fen, White Atractylodes 1 qian, Raw Rehmannia 2 qian, Tussilago Flower 3 fen, White Mustard Seed 3 qian, White Peony Root 3 qian, Lycium Bark 3 qian, Bupleurum 4 fen, Licorice 1 qian, Ophiopogon 5 qian.

Source

*Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 4.

Benefits

For conditions caused by chronic phlegm: a persistent cough that has not healed for years, with yellow phlegm that forms stubborn lumps and becomes stuck in the throat; lung qi is impure, and the patient must exert all their strength just to expel it from the mouth.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Hua Lao Decoction,*Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 4.,For conditions caused by chronic phlegm: a persistent cough that has not healed for years, with yellow phlegm that forms stubborn lumps and becomes stuck in the throat; lung qi is impure, and the patient must exert all their strength just to expel it from the mouth.

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