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Tussilago Decoction

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Tussilago Decoction,Lung abscess. Characterized by coughing with chest fullness, chills, a rapid pulse, a dry throat, intense thirst, occasional discharge of turbid, foul-smelling sputum, and, over time, vomiting of pus resembling glutinous rice porridge.

Formulas Name : Tussilago Decoction

Chinese Name : 款花汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang 5 qian of Platycodon root (stems removed), 1 liang of licorice (roasted), 2 liang of Platycodon root, 1 liang of coix seed.

Source

*Complete Book of Experience in the Treatment of Sores and Ulcers*, Volume 2.

Benefits

Lung abscess. Characterized by coughing with chest fullness, chills, a rapid pulse, a dry throat, intense thirst, occasional discharge of turbid, foul-smelling sputum, and, over time, vomiting of pus resembling glutinous rice porridge.

Instructions for Use

Prepare 10 doses. Decoct in water and take orally.

Tussilago Decoction,*Complete Book of Experience in the Treatment of Sores and Ulcers*, Volume 2.,Lung abscess. Characterized by coughing with chest fullness, chills, a rapid pulse, a dry throat, intense thirst, occasional discharge of turbid, foul-smelling sputum, and, over time, vomiting of pus resembling glutinous rice porridge.

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