Lung-Warming Decoction，From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 65.，Deficiency-cold in the lung and stomach, manifested as cough with copious phlegm, audible wheezing, vomiting of retained fluid, dry and sore throat, shortness of breath and chest fullness, puffy face and eyes, spontaneous sweating and aversion to wind, hoarse and broken voice, cold sensation in the back and abdominal chill, palpitations beneath the heart, belching and nausea, and complete inability to eat.
Lung-Warming Decoction
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Formulas Name : Lung-Warming Decoction
Chinese Name : 肺寒汤
Drug Formulation
Tussilago flower 2 liang, Aster tataricus (soil removed) 2 liang, licorice (roasted) 2 liang, cinnamon (coarse bark removed) 2 liang, ephedra (knots removed) 2 liang, dried ginger (roasted) 2 liang, schisandra 2 liang, apricot kernels (soaked in hot water, skin and tip removed, stir-fried) 2 liang, pinellia (boiled in water until soft, then dried in an oven) 2 liang, Asarum (stems and leaves removed) 1 liang.
Source
From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 65.
Processing
Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.
Benefits
Deficiency-cold in the lung and stomach, manifested as cough with copious phlegm, audible wheezing, vomiting of retained fluid, dry and sore throat, shortness of breath and chest fullness, puffy face and eyes, spontaneous sweating and aversion to wind, hoarse and broken voice, cold sensation in the back and abdominal chill, palpitations beneath the heart, belching and nausea, and complete inability to eat.
Instructions for Use
Take 3 qian per dose. Add 1 zhan of water, 5 slices of fresh ginger, and 2 jujubes (split open). Decoct together until reduced to 7 fen. Strain and take while warm; take at any time.
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Lung-Warming Decoction,Deficiency-cold in the lung and stomach, manifested as cough with copious phlegm, audible wheezing, vomiting of retained fluid, dry and sore throat, shortness of breath and chest fullness, puffy face and eyes, spontaneous sweating and aversion to wind, hoarse and broken voice, cold sensation in the back and abdominal chill, palpitations beneath the heart, belching and nausea, and complete inability to eat.