Lung-Soothing Powder

Lung-Soothing Powder,Effective for coughs, regardless of whether they are acute or chronic.

Formulas Name : Lung-Soothing Powder

Chinese Name : 安肺散

Drug Formulation

Ephedra (with nodes intact) 2 liang, licorice (roasted) 1 liang, rice husks 4 liang (tops removed, roasted until golden).

Source

From *The Precious Mirror of Health*, Volume 12.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

Effective for coughs, regardless of whether they are acute or chronic.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose; add 1 zhan of water and 1 black plum; decoct until reduced to 7 fen; strain; take warm before bedtime.

Lung-Soothing Powder,From *The Precious Mirror of Health*, Volume 12.,Effective for coughs, regardless of whether they are acute or chronic.

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