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Tussilago Lung-Clearing Powder

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Tussilago Lung-Clearing Powder,Coughing and shortness of breath, with chest and diaphragm discomfort, making it impossible to sleep peacefully.

Formulas Name : Tussilago Lung-Clearing Powder

Chinese Name : 款花清肺散

Drug Formulation

1 liang of ginseng, 1 liang of licorice (roasted), 1 liang of sweet shepherd’s purse (raw), 1 liang of white alum (calcined), 1 liang of winterflower, and 4 liang of rice husks (stir-fried with vinegar; one formula adds 1 liang of black plum).

Source

*Treasury of Health* (Weisheng Baojian), Volume 12.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

Coughing and shortness of breath, with chest and diaphragm discomfort, making it impossible to sleep peacefully.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose, mixed with warm rice water after meals.

Note

Avoid greasy foods and excessive talking, which depletes vital energy.

Tussilago Lung-Clearing Powder，*Treasury of Health* (Weisheng Baojian), Volume 12.，Coughing and shortness of breath, with chest and diaphragm discomfort, making it impossible to sleep peacefully.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 26, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 26, 2026

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