Modified Dingchuan Decoction，From *Medical Explorations* (Yixue Tanli Ji), Volume 4.，Cough and wheezing. Caused by weakness of the spleen and stomach, deficiency of qi and blood, and qi failing to connect, resulting in wheezing; due to blood deficiency with excessive isolated yang, manifesting as fever and aversion to cold throughout the body, which worsens in the afternoon.
Modified Dingchuan Decoction
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Formulas Name : Modified Dingchuan Decoction
Chinese Name : 加减定喘汤
Drug Formulation
7 ginkgo nuts, 4 qian millet husks, 3 qian ephedra, 4 qian white mulberry bark, 3 qian calcined dragon bone, 3 qian sea pumice, 1 qian cardamom seeds, 4 qian scutellaria, 2 qian licorice
Source
From *Medical Explorations* (Yixue Tanli Ji), Volume 4.
Benefits
Cough and wheezing. Caused by weakness of the spleen and stomach, deficiency of qi and blood, and qi failing to connect, resulting in wheezing; due to blood deficiency with excessive isolated yang, manifesting as fever and aversion to cold throughout the body, which worsens in the afternoon.
Instructions for Use
Decoct 1 zhong of Yuan wine and 2 zhong of water, then take the decoction.
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Modified Dingchuan Decoction,Cough and wheezing. Caused by weakness of the spleen and stomach, deficiency of qi and blood, and qi failing to connect, resulting in wheezing; due to blood deficiency with excessive isolated yang, manifesting as fever and aversion to cold throughout the body, which worsens in the afternoon.