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Pingzhi Decoction,Shortness of breath; internal stagnation of phlegm-fire; external constraint by wind-cold; labored breathing with audible wheezing; restlessness whether sitting or lying down.

Formulas Name : Pingzhi Decoction

Chinese Name : 平治汤

Drug Formulation

1.5 qian of Trifoliate Orange Peel, 2 qian of Platycodon Root, 1.5 qian of Saposhnikovia Root, 1.5 qian of Poria, 1 qian of Trichosanthes Seed (oil removed), 0.8 fen of Perilla Seed (lightly roasted and ground; the white variety is ineffective), 1 qian of Licorice Root, 0.7 fen of Apricot Kernel (skin and tip removed), and 1.5 qian of Pinellia Rhizome.

Source

From *Huiyue*, Volume 9.

Benefits

Shortness of breath; internal stagnation of phlegm-fire; external constraint by wind-cold; labored breathing with audible wheezing; restlessness whether sitting or lying down.

Pingzhi Decoction,From *Huiyue*, Volume 9.,Shortness of breath; internal stagnation of phlegm-fire; external constraint by wind-cold; labored breathing with audible wheezing; restlessness whether sitting or lying down.

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