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Phlegm-Resolving Pills,For phlegm, fluid retention, and dampness stagnating in the chest and flanks, accompanied by acid regurgitation and vomiting.

Formulas Name : Phlegm-Resolving Pills

Chinese Name : 活痰丸

Drug Formulation

Processed Pinellia (Banxia) 2 liang, White Mustard Seed 2 liang, Dried Ginger (stir-fried until yellow) 1 liang, Poria 2 liang, Fried Licorice 5 qian, Dried Tangerine Peel 4 liang (chopped, soaked in water with 3 qian of salt overnight, then sun-dried).

Source

From *Yifang Yijian*, Volume 2.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder. Mix with water-soaked steamed buns to form pills the size of mung beans.

Benefits

For phlegm, fluid retention, and dampness stagnating in the chest and flanks, accompanied by acid regurgitation and vomiting.

Instructions for Use

Take with hot water.

Phlegm-Resolving Pills,From *Yifang Yijian*, Volume 2.,For phlegm, fluid retention, and dampness stagnating in the chest and flanks, accompanied by acid regurgitation and vomiting.

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