Lung-Nourishing and Weakness-Relieving Decoction

Lung-Nourishing and Weakness-Relieving Decoction,Lung Atrophy. Following a prolonged cough, the lungs are damaged, resulting in a sallow complexion and emaciation; hoarseness; spontaneous and night sweats; insomnia; the expulsion of thick phlegm with a foul, fishy odor; and a withered, haggard appearance.when coughing, the patient must hold their breath for a moment and gently expel the phlegm before the pain above the diaphragm subsides; otherwise, severe and unrelenting pain ensues, with the patient appearing on the verge of death and showing no signs of recovery.

Formulas Name : Lung-Nourishing and Weakness-Relieving Decoction

Chinese Name : 养肺去痿汤

Drug Formulation

3 qian of honeysuckle, 5 qian of raw licorice, 2 qian of raw rehmannia, 3 qian of ophiopogon, 5 qian of purple aster, 5 fen of stemona, 2 qian of lily bulb, 3 fen of winterflower, 1 qian of asparagus root, 3 fen of fritillary bulb, and 3 fen of white vetch.

Source

*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 13.

Benefits

Lung Atrophy. Following a prolonged cough, the lungs are damaged, resulting in a sallow complexion and emaciation; hoarseness; spontaneous and night sweats; insomnia; the expulsion of thick phlegm with a foul, fishy odor; and a withered, haggard appearance.when coughing, the patient must hold their breath for a moment and gently expel the phlegm before the pain above the diaphragm subsides; otherwise, severe and unrelenting pain ensues, with the patient appearing on the verge of death and showing no signs of recovery.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Lung-Nourishing and Weakness-Relieving Decoction,*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 13.,Lung Atrophy. Following a prolonged cough, the lungs are damaged, resulting in a sallow complexion and emaciation; hoarseness; spontaneous and night sweats; insomnia; the expulsion of thick phlegm with a foul, fishy odor; and a withered, haggard appearance.when coughing, the patient must hold their breath for a moment and gently expel the phlegm before the pain above the diaphragm subsides; otherwise, severe and unrelenting pain ensues, with the patient appearing on the verge of death and showing no signs of recovery.

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