Phlegm Cold congesting the Lungs and the Kidneys not grasping the Qi (Excess above, Deficiency below)
Actions:
Descends rebellious Lung Qi to arrest wheezing and stop cough
Warms and Transforms Phlegm-Cold.
Indications:
Wheezing, coughing with copious and watery sputum, dyspnea, shortness of breath with easy exhalation and difficult inhalation, a feeling of fullness or oppression in the chest, edema of the extremities, fatigue, possible weakness, aching, or pain in the lower back, legs, or knees
Possible Tongue Appearance:
Slightly pale body with a slippery or greasy white tongue coat
Possible Pulse Patterns:
Slippery and weak pulse
Western Uses:
Bronchial Asthma
Chronic Bronchitis
Pulmonary Emphysema
Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:
Do not use in cases where there is no external pathogenic influences, or where cough and wheezing are due to Lung Heat
This formula contains one or more toxic substances (while some Chinese herbs are toxic, it must be noted that many come prepared, or are combined, to mitigate their toxicity).
Preparation Notes:
Decoction.
Originally Appeared In:
Imperial Grace Formulary of the Tai Ping Era (Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang)
Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:
Lungs, Stomach, Spleen, Heart, Liver, Large Intestine, Kidneys
Only use Chinese herbs or formulas under the direct care and supervision of a licensed Acupuncturist/Herbalist. Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.
Formula 14 of 15 in Formulas that Regulate the Qi
