Lung-Calming Ointment，From *Formulas for Saving Lives*, Volume 3.，For cases where the pores of the skin are not tightly closed, leading to an initial invasion of wind-cold that causes qi stagnation and wheezing; or for cases where there is pre-existing cold phlegm in the lungs, triggered by cold pathogens, resulting in asthma.
Lung-Calming Ointment
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Formulas Name : Lung-Calming Ointment
Chinese Name : 定肺膏
Drug Formulation
3 liang of Apricot Kernels, 1 liang of Perilla Leaves, 1 liang of Xianhu, 1 liang of Trifoliate Orange Peel, 1 liang of Mulberry Bark, 1 liang of Tangerine Peel, 2 liang of Tussilage Flowers, 2 liang of Aster Root, 5 qian of Ephedra, 5 qian of Cinnamon Twigs, and 2 liang of Licorice.
Source
From *Formulas for Saving Lives*, Volume 3.
Processing
Grind the ingredients into a fine powder and mix with refined honey.
Benefits
For cases where the pores of the skin are not tightly closed, leading to an initial invasion of wind-cold that causes qi stagnation and wheezing; or for cases where there is pre-existing cold phlegm in the lungs, triggered by cold pathogens, resulting in asthma.
Instructions for Use
Let it dissolve in the mouth.
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Lung-Calming Ointment,For cases where the pores of the skin are not tightly closed, leading to an initial invasion of wind-cold that causes qi stagnation and wheezing; or for cases where there is pre-existing cold phlegm in the lungs, triggered by cold pathogens, resulting in asthma.