Smoking Cessation Paste，Formula attributed to Lord Lin Wenzhong, as cited in the *Encyclopedia of Chinese Medicine*.，
Smoking Cessation Paste
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Formulas Name : Smoking Cessation Paste
Chinese Name : 戒烟膏
Drug Formulation
4 qian of Ming Dangshen, 4 qian of Yun Poria, 4 qian of Astragalus (roasted), 4 qian of Lu Dangshen, 4 qian of Yuzhu (roasted), 4 qian of charred ginger, 4 qian of poppy shells, 4 qian of Eucommia (roasted),4 qian of tangerine peel, 4 qian of goji berries, 2 qian 4 fen of inula flower (wrapped in silk), 2 qian 4 fen of licorice (roasted), 2 qian 4 fen of processed pinellia, 2 qian 4 fen of amomum seed, and 2 qian of jujube seed.
Source
Formula attributed to Lord Lin Wenzhong, as cited in the *Encyclopedia of Chinese Medicine*.
Processing
Add 4 qian of red dates and 2 liang of brown sugar; decoct in water to obtain a concentrated decoction, strain out the residue, and reduce to a paste. Weigh the resulting amount, add 10% Qingyan Paste, and stir until thoroughly mixed.
Instructions for Use
Take 1 qian of tobacco and 1 qian of the ointment. Smoke several times a day and take the ointment several times a day as well. Take it before the urge to smoke arises. Continue for 7 days, then reduce the dose by 10 percent each time until the craving is completely eliminated. This formula is particularly effective for those who are corpulent and suffer from yang deficiency.
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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 26, 2026 Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 26, 2026
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Smoking Cessation Paste