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Qianjin Reed Stem Decoction

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Qianjin Reed Stem Decoction,Dispels nodules and unblocks blood stasis; transforms phlegm and clears heat; clears the lungs and resolves phlegm; expels blood stasis and drains pus. Treats lung abscess.

Formulas Name : Qianjin Reed Stem Decoction

Chinese Name : 千金苇茎汤

Drug Formulation

1 sheng of chopped reed stems, half a sheng of coix seeds, 50 peach kernels (with skin and tips removed, using only the inner kernels), and half a sheng of melon segments.

Source

*Essentials of the Golden Chamber*

Benefits

Dispels nodules and unblocks blood stasis; transforms phlegm and clears heat; clears the lungs and resolves phlegm; expels blood stasis and drains pus. Treats lung abscess.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely chop the four ingredients. Add 1 dou of water; first boil the reed stems until the volume is reduced to 5 sheng, strain out the residue, then add all the other herbs. Boil until the volume is reduced to 2 sheng, and divide the decoction into two doses.

Qianjin Reed Stem Decoction,*Essentials of the Golden Chamber*,Dispels nodules and unblocks blood stasis; transforms phlegm and clears heat; clears the lungs and resolves phlegm; expels blood stasis and drains pus. Treats lung abscess.

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