Stalactite Decoction，From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 66.，Wind-cold attacks the lungs, causing qi stagnation and obstruction, resulting in hoarseness and an inability to speak.
Stalactite Decoction
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Formulas Name : Stalactite Decoction
Chinese Name : 钟乳汤
Drug Formulation
1 liang of Zhongru Powder, 1 liang of white quartz (ground), 1 liang of ephedra (roots and nodes removed), 1 liang of schisandra berries (roasted),Cinnamon (with coarse bark removed) 1 liang, Red Poria (with black skin removed) 1 liang, Perilla Seeds 1 liang, Apricot Kernels (soaked in hot water, with skin, tip, and double kernels removed, then stir-fried with bran until slightly yellow) 1 liang, Ginseng 1 liang, Ophiopogon (with core removed, roasted) half a liang, Tussilago Flower half a liang.
Source
From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 66.
Processing
First, coarsely grind the first 10 ingredients; then add the calcite powder and grind until uniform.
Benefits
Wind-cold attacks the lungs, causing qi stagnation and obstruction, resulting in hoarseness and an inability to speak.
Instructions for Use
Take 3 qian per dose; add 1 zhan of water, half a fen of sliced ginger, and 3 split jujubes; decoct together until reduced to 7 fen; strain and take while still slightly warm, at any time of day.
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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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Stalactite Decoction,Wind-cold attacks the lungs, causing qi stagnation and obstruction, resulting in hoarseness and an inability to speak.