Pills for Dissolving Phlegm Congestion，*Xuanming Lun*, Volume 7.，For internal excess heat, hard masses and accumulations, intestinal obstruction, masses and accumulations in the abdomen, pain, distension, and oppression—with symptoms occurring at specific times—obstruction of the Triple Burner, obstruction of the large and small intestines, chest tightness, restlessness, and insomnia; coughing, wheezing, retching, and inability to eat;or swelling in both legs due to wind-dampness, jaundice and emaciation, dry and dim vision; all types of sudden pain in the chest and abdomen caused by trauma; dryness and stagnation in the liver and kidneys; unilateral or bilateral headaches; stiffness and paralysis of tendons and vessels; numbness of the limbs; wandering pain; dizziness and vertigo; hemiplegia due to stroke; pathogenic qi rising against the normal flow; excess above and deficiency below; numbness in the lower back and knees; and obstruction of qi and blood circulation.
Pills for Dissolving Phlegm Congestion
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Formulas Name : Pills for Dissolving Phlegm Congestion
Chinese Name : 开结妙功丸
Drug Formulation
Jing Sanling (roasted) 1 liang, Aniseed 1 liang (stir-fried), Sichuan Aconite 4 liang, Shenqu 1 liang, Barley Malt 1 liang, Rhubarb 1 liang (simmered with half a sheng of good vinegar until it becomes a thick paste; if not used to break up hard masses, no need to make a paste), Dried Ginger 2 qian, Croton Seed 2 pieces (use 4 pieces to break up hard masses), Pinellia 0.5 liang, Cinnamon 2 qian, Pharbitis 3 liang.
Source
*Xuanming Lun*, Volume 7.
Processing
Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, then mix with the paste to form pills the size of small beans.
Benefits
For internal excess heat, hard masses and accumulations, intestinal obstruction, masses and accumulations in the abdomen, pain, distension, and oppression—with symptoms occurring at specific times—obstruction of the Triple Burner, obstruction of the large and small intestines, chest tightness, restlessness, and insomnia; coughing, wheezing, retching, and inability to eat;or swelling in both legs due to wind-dampness, jaundice and emaciation, dry and dim vision; all types of sudden pain in the chest and abdomen caused by trauma; dryness and stagnation in the liver and kidneys; unilateral or bilateral headaches; stiffness and paralysis of tendons and vessels; numbness of the limbs; wandering pain; dizziness and vertigo; hemiplegia due to stroke; pathogenic qi rising against the normal flow; excess above and deficiency below; numbness in the lower back and knees; and obstruction of qi and blood circulation.
Instructions for Use
Take 10 or 15 pills per dose, washed down with ginger decoction; warm or cold water may also be used. If a slight warming sensation is felt between the heart and stomach, reduce the number of pills accordingly, increasing the dose until 3–5 bowel movements are achieved. Adjust the dosage as needed, continuing until the symptoms subside.
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Pills for Dissolving Phlegm Congestion,For internal excess heat, hard masses and accumulations, intestinal obstruction, masses and accumulations in the abdomen, pain, distension, and oppression—with symptoms occurring at specific times—obstruction of the Triple Burner, obstruction of the large and small intestines, chest tightness, restlessness, and insomnia; coughing, wheezing, retching, and inability to eat;or swelling in both legs due to wind-dampness, jaundice and emaciation, dry and dim vision; all types of sudden pain in the chest and abdomen caused by trauma; dryness and stagnation in the liver and kidneys; unilateral or bilateral headaches; stiffness and paralysis of tendons and vessels; numbness of the limbs; wandering pain; dizziness and vertigo; hemiplegia due to stroke; pathogenic qi rising against the normal flow; excess above and deficiency below; numbness in the lower back and knees; and obstruction of qi and blood circulation.