Liver-Calming and Lung-Nourishing Decoction

Liver-Calming and Lung-Nourishing Decoction,Liver yang surging into the lung, phlegm of a bluish-gray color, and a cough characterized by the sound of “wood striking metal.”

Formulas Name : Liver-Calming and Lung-Nourishing Decoction

Chinese Name : 平肝养肺汤

Drug Formulation

Raw White Peony Root 3 qian, Calcined Oyster Shell 5 qian, Purple Quartz 4 qian, Northern Glehnia Root 3 qian, Sichuan Fritillary Bulb 1 qian 5 fen, Fried Mulberry Bark 3 qian, Inula Flower 3 qian (wrapped), Hematite 4 qian, Processed Cyperus Rhizome 2 qian, Sweet Goji Berries 3 qian, Dried Tangerine Peel 8 fen,3 qian apricot kernels (peeled and de-tipped), 5 qian calcined oyster shell.

Source

*Direct Pointers to Hao Jing*.

Benefits

Liver yang surging into the lung, phlegm of a bluish-gray color, and a cough characterized by the sound of “wood striking metal.”

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Liver-Calming and Lung-Nourishing Decoction,*Direct Pointers to Hao Jing*.,Liver yang surging into the lung, phlegm of a bluish-gray color, and a cough characterized by the sound of “wood striking metal.”

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