Moistening Dryness and Purging the Lungs Decoction，From *Yichun Shengyi*, Volume 2.，When lung fire arises from the lung meridian itself, it is due to the oppression of dryness, which prevents the clear and descending energy from flowing downward. Consequently, lung qi becomes scorched and full, leading to mild wheezing and coughing, restlessness and thirst with a desire to drink, a slightly red tip of the nose, and itchy skin.
Moistening Dryness and Purging the Lungs Decoction
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Formulas Name : Moistening Dryness and Purging the Lungs Decoction
Chinese Name : 润燥泻肺汤
Drug Formulation
4 qian of Yuzhu, 3 qian of Trichosanthes peel, 3 qian of Mulberry bark, 4 qian of Saponaria root, 2 qian of Ophiopogon tuber, 1 qian of Scutellaria root, 2 qian of Fritillaria bulb, 3 qian of Apricot kernel, 4 qian of Coix seed.
Source
From *Yichun Shengyi*, Volume 2.
Benefits
When lung fire arises from the lung meridian itself, it is due to the oppression of dryness, which prevents the clear and descending energy from flowing downward. Consequently, lung qi becomes scorched and full, leading to mild wheezing and coughing, restlessness and thirst with a desire to drink, a slightly red tip of the nose, and itchy skin.
Instructions for Use
Take with half a cup of pear juice.
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Moistening Dryness and Purging the Lungs Decoction,When lung fire arises from the lung meridian itself, it is due to the oppression of dryness, which prevents the clear and descending energy from flowing downward. Consequently, lung qi becomes scorched and full, leading to mild wheezing and coughing, restlessness and thirst with a desire to drink, a slightly red tip of the nose, and itchy skin.