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Phlegm-Resolving Pills for Cough,For phlegm and cough.

Formulas Name : Phlegm-Resolving Pills for Cough

Chinese Name : 痰嗽化痰丸

Drug Formulation

Half liang of white mustard seed, half liang of talc, 1 qian of fritillary bulb, 1 qian of Pinellia tuber, 2.5 qian of wind-dissolving powder, 1.5 liang of Scutellaria root (soaked in wine).

Source

*Complete Record of Medicine*, Volume 245.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder; mix with steamed buns soaked in hot water to form pills.

Benefits

For phlegm and cough.

Instructions for Use

Take orally.

Phlegm-Resolving Pills for Cough，*Complete Record of Medicine*, Volume 245.，For phlegm and cough.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026

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