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Pneumonia Decoction

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Pneumonia Decoction,Pneumonia affecting the large lobes. High fever with shortness of breath, coughing and chest pain, expectoration of rust-colored sputum, flaring nostrils, a full, forceful, and rapid pulse, white or yellow tongue coating, and scant saliva.

Formulas Name : Pneumonia Decoction

Chinese Name : 肺炎汤

Drug Formulation

Ephedra 3 g, roasted apricot kernels 9 g, licorice 3 g, raw gypsum 30 g (decocted first), processed tangerine peel 9 g, burdock seeds 12 g, Houttuynia cordata 30 g, Sichuan fritillary bulb 9 g.

Source

*Clinical Medical Case Studies and Prescriptions*.

Benefits

Pneumonia affecting the large lobes. High fever with shortness of breath, coughing and chest pain, expectoration of rust-colored sputum, flaring nostrils, a full, forceful, and rapid pulse, white or yellow tongue coating, and scant saliva.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Pneumonia Decoction,*Clinical Medical Case Studies and Prescriptions*.,Pneumonia affecting the large lobes. High fever with shortness of breath, coughing and chest pain, expectoration of rust-colored sputum, flaring nostrils, a full, forceful, and rapid pulse, white or yellow tongue coating, and scant saliva.

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