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Imperial Da Jin Dan

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Imperial Da Jin Dan,For lung qi deficiency with heat, cough, asthma, and excessive phlegm with shortness of breath that has persisted for a long time without resolution.

Formulas Name : Imperial Da Jin Dan

Chinese Name : 内造大金丹

Drug Formulation

Ephedra 48 liang, raw gypsum 48 liang, licorice 48 liang, Trichosanthes fruit 48 liang, wood fragrant 24 liang, schisandra 48 liang, rice husks 240 liang, aged tangerine peel 48 liang.

Source

*Selected Formulas of Traditional Chinese Medicine from Beijing*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, mix with refined honey to form pills weighing 3 qian each.

Benefits

For lung qi deficiency with heat, cough, asthma, and excessive phlegm with shortness of breath that has persisted for a long time without resolution.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 pill twice daily, washed down with warm water.

Imperial Da Jin Dan,*Selected Formulas of Traditional Chinese Medicine from Beijing*.,For lung qi deficiency with heat, cough, asthma, and excessive phlegm with shortness of breath that has persisted for a long time without resolution.

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