Zexi Decoction

Zexi Decoction,Dispels lung stagnation and clears phlegm. Indicated for internal retention of fluid and phlegm, accompanied by cough and a deep pulse.

Formulas Name : Zexi Decoction

Chinese Name : 泽膝汤

Drug Formulation

Half a sheng of Pinellia, 5 liang of Purple Ginseng (also known as Purple Aster), 3 jin of Zeqi (simmered in 5 dou of east-flowing water until reduced to 1 dou 5 sheng), 5 liang of fresh ginger, 5 liang of White Front, and 3 liang each of licorice, Scutellaria, ginseng, and cinnamon twig.

Source

*Essentials of the Golden Cabinet* (Volume 1)

Benefits

Dispels lung stagnation and clears phlegm. Indicated for internal retention of fluid and phlegm, accompanied by cough and a deep pulse.

Instructions for Use

Take the nine ingredients above, coarsely chop them, add them to the Zeqi decoction, and boil down to five sheng (400 ml). Take five he (100 ml) while warm, continuing until nightfall.

Zexi Decoction,*Essentials of the Golden Cabinet* (Volume 1),Dispels lung stagnation and clears phlegm. Indicated for internal retention of fluid and phlegm, accompanied by cough and a deep pulse.

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