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Lu Dongbin’s Immortal-Transmitted Reed-Inhalation Powder,For both acute and chronic coughs that have not responded to other treatments.

Formulas Name : Lu Dongbin’s Immortal-Transmitted Reed-Inhalation Powder

Chinese Name : 吕洞宾仙传芦吸散

Drug Formulation

5 qian of Tussilago flower stamens, 2 qian 5 fen of Goose-tube Stone, 2 qian 5 fen of dried tangerine peel.

Source

From *Hui Chun*, Volume 2.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, divide into 7 doses, and take one dose per day for 7 days.

Benefits

For both acute and chronic coughs that have not responded to other treatments.

Instructions for Use

Take one dose per day. At night, while lying on your back, divide one dose into three portions and place them into a bamboo tube. The patient should hold the bamboo tube in their mouth, inhale one portion near the throat, and wash it down with a mouthful of warm water.

Note

Avoid iron utensils and excessive water intake; abstain from all greasy and salty foods for 7 days. After completing the course of treatment, continue to use oil and salt sparingly until half a month has passed, at which point these restrictions may be lifted.

Lu Dongbin’s Immortal-Transmitted Reed-Inhalation Powder，From *Hui Chun*, Volume 2.，For both acute and chronic coughs that have not responded to other treatments.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 26, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 26, 2026

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