Reed Leaf Decoction，Formula from *Wai Tai* (Vol. 10, Annotations), citing *Treatise on Cold Damage*; name found in *Sheng Ji Zong Lu* (Vol. 50).，For lung abscess characterized by aversion to cold, dry mouth, a dull ache in the chest, coughing with chest fullness, occasional discharge of foul-smelling sputum, and—if prolonged—vomiting of pus resembling rice porridge, with a rapid and full pulse. For lung abscess characterized by a rib cage that feels like it is being crushed, coughing and wheezing, and restlessness with fever.
Reed Leaf Decoction
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Formulas Name : Reed Leaf Decoction
Chinese Name : 苇叶汤
Drug Formulation
Reed leaves (finely sliced) 2 sheng, peach kernels 50 (remove skin, tip, and double kernels; roast and grind), melon seeds half a sheng, coix seeds half a sheng.
Source
Formula from *Wai Tai* (Vol. 10, Annotations), citing *Treatise on Cold Damage*; name found in *Sheng Ji Zong Lu* (Vol. 50).
Benefits
For lung abscess characterized by aversion to cold, dry mouth, a dull ache in the chest, coughing with chest fullness, occasional discharge of foul-smelling sputum, and—if prolonged—vomiting of pus resembling rice porridge, with a rapid and full pulse. For lung abscess characterized by a rib cage that feels like it is being crushed, coughing and wheezing, and restlessness with fever.
Instructions for Use
Using 1 dou of water, first boil reed leaves until reduced to 5 sheng; strain out the residue, add the various herbs, boil down to 2 sheng, strain again, and divide into 3 doses to be taken warm.
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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026 Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026
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Reed Leaf Decoction,For lung abscess characterized by aversion to cold, dry mouth, a dull ache in the chest, coughing with chest fullness, occasional discharge of foul-smelling sputum, and—if prolonged—vomiting of pus resembling rice porridge, with a rapid and full pulse. For lung abscess characterized by a rib cage that feels like it is being crushed, coughing and wheezing, and restlessness with fever.