Moistening the Lungs Decoction

Moistening the Lungs Decoction,For wind-cold colds in spring, where lung heat presses upon the stomach, causing fever and delirium.

Formulas Name : Moistening the Lungs Decoction

Chinese Name : 润肺饮

Drug Formulation

5 qian of Ophiopogon, 5 qian of Scrophularia, 1 qian of Licorice, 1 qian of Pinellia, 2 qian of Platycodon, and 50 pieces of Bamboo Leaves.

Source

From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 5.

Benefits

For wind-cold colds in spring, where lung heat presses upon the stomach, causing fever and delirium.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Moistening the Lungs Decoction,From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 5.,For wind-cold colds in spring, where lung heat presses upon the stomach, causing fever and delirium.

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