Ophiopogon Decoction for Harmonizing Lung Fluids

Ophiopogon Decoction for Harmonizing Lung Fluids,For the early stages of lung abscess, characterized by coughing, shortness of breath, dull chest pain, and vomiting of purulent sputum. For cases where, following measles, toxins have accumulated in the lungs, causing the lung lobes to swell and rise, resulting in coughing, high-pitched wheezing that continues unceasingly, and even coughing up blood or choking on food and drink.

Formulas Name : Ophiopogon Decoction for Harmonizing Lung Fluids

Chinese Name : 麦冬平肺饮

Drug Formulation

Ginseng 1 qian, Ophiopogon tuber 1 qian, Red Peony Root 1 qian, Areca nut 1 qian, Red Poria 1 qian, Dried Tangerine Peel 1 qian, Platycodon root 1 qian, Licorice 5 fen.

Source

From *The Authentic Treatise on Surgery*, Volume 2.

Benefits

For the early stages of lung abscess, characterized by coughing, shortness of breath, dull chest pain, and vomiting of purulent sputum. For cases where, following measles, toxins have accumulated in the lungs, causing the lung lobes to swell and rise, resulting in coughing, high-pitched wheezing that continues unceasingly, and even coughing up blood or choking on food and drink.

Instructions for Use

Add 2 zhong of water and decoct until reduced to 8 fen; take on an empty stomach.

Ophiopogon Decoction for Harmonizing Lung Fluids,From *The Authentic Treatise on Surgery*, Volume 2.,For the early stages of lung abscess, characterized by coughing, shortness of breath, dull chest pain, and vomiting of purulent sputum. For cases where, following measles, toxins have accumulated in the lungs, causing the lung lobes to swell and rise, resulting in coughing, high-pitched wheezing that continues unceasingly, and even coughing up blood or choking on food and drink.

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