Trichosanthes Decoction Pills

Trichosanthes Decoction Pills,For pathogenic factors attacking the Lung Meridian, resulting in wind sores on the face, shortness of breath, and coughing.

Formulas Name : Trichosanthes Decoction Pills

Chinese Name : 瓜蒌煎丸

Drug Formulation

2 Trichosanthes fruits, 1 liang 2 qian of apricot kernels, and 1 liang of Pinellia.

Source

From *Ji Feng*, Volume 11.

Processing

Prepare all the above ingredients according to standard procedures. First, remove the pulp from the Trichosanthes fruits and simmer it in a silver or stone vessel until it becomes a paste. Next, add the apricot kernels and simmer further. Once cooled, mix in the Pinellia and powdered Trichosanthes peel, then form into pills the size of a Paulownia seed.

Benefits

For pathogenic factors attacking the Lung Meridian, resulting in wind sores on the face, shortness of breath, and coughing.

Instructions for Use

Take 30 pills each time, washed down with decocted ginseng soup, before bedtime; may also be taken before meals.

Trichosanthes Decoction Pills,From *Ji Feng*, Volume 11.,For pathogenic factors attacking the Lung Meridian, resulting in wind sores on the face, shortness of breath, and coughing.

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