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Three-Part Tea,For those with cough, phlegm, and shortness of breath.

Formulas Name : Three-Part Tea

Chinese Name : 三分茶

Drug Formulation

2 qian of tea, 2 liang of honey, 4 liang of buckwheat flour.

Source

From *Rumen Shiquin*, Volume 15.

Benefits

For those with cough, phlegm, and shortness of breath.

Instructions for Use

Add one large bowl of fresh water to the mixture, whisk vigorously about a thousand times, and drink it all at once. After finishing, wait a long while; continue to expel the qi without stopping, and the wheezing will cease on its own.

Three-Part Tea，From *Rumen Shiquin*, Volume 15.，For those with cough, phlegm, and shortness of breath.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 30, 2026
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