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To Disperse Phlegm and Fluids

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To Disperse Phlegm and Fluids,Phlegm-qi is circulating. Fullness and distension under the flanks; sneezing accompanied by pain; spitting out phlegm in a soft voice, but unable to cough forcefully.

Formulas Name : To Disperse Phlegm and Fluids

Chinese Name : 开痰饮

Drug Formulation

Chaihu 1 qian, Banxia 1 qian, Gancao 1 qian, roasted Zhizi 1 qian, Chenpi 1 qian, Bohe 1 qian, Zhike 3 fen, Cangzhu 2 qian, Fuling 5 qian.

Source

From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 9.

Benefits

Phlegm-qi is circulating. Fullness and distension under the flanks; sneezing accompanied by pain; spitting out phlegm in a soft voice, but unable to cough forcefully.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

To Disperse Phlegm and Fluids,From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 9.,Phlegm-qi is circulating. Fullness and distension under the flanks; sneezing accompanied by pain; spitting out phlegm in a soft voice, but unable to cough forcefully.

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