Qinghua Ointment,From *Six Books on Medical Essentials*, Volume 19.,For dry phlegm. Indicated for yin deficiency with fluid depletion, where phlegm is lodged in the throat, making it impossible to cough up or swallow, accompanied by a涩数 pulse.
Qinghua Ointment
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Formulas Name : Qinghua Ointment
Chinese Name : 清化膏
Drug Formulation
5 liang of raw Rehmannia root, 5 liang of prepared Rehmannia root, 3 liang of Asparagus root (core removed), 3 liang of Ophiopogon tuber (core removed), 3 liang of Sichuan fritillary bulb (core removed), 1.5 liang of Trichosanthes seed frost, and 3 liang of persimmon frost.
Source
From *Six Books on Medical Essentials*, Volume 19.
Processing
Except for the persimmon frost, decoct the remaining ingredients in water to extract the liquid, then reduce it to a paste; add the persimmon frost and store.
Benefits
For dry phlegm. Indicated for yin deficiency with fluid depletion, where phlegm is lodged in the throat, making it impossible to cough up or swallow, accompanied by a涩数 pulse.
Instructions for Use
Take 3 spoonfuls on an empty stomach while warm.
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Qinghua Ointment,For dry phlegm. Indicated for yin deficiency with fluid depletion, where phlegm is lodged in the throat, making it impossible to cough up or swallow, accompanied by a涩数 pulse.