Tradition:

TCM

Source / Author:

Writings for Prosperity of [Zhou] Shen-Zhai, 1573

Preparation:

Decoction; often the doses of herbs are doubled in modern practice

Function:

Nourishes Yin, moistens the Lungs, clears Phlegm, stops Cough

Use:

Dry or Chronic Cough, maybe with Blood-streaked sputum, night sweats, red tongue with a little coating, and a thin (weak) and rapid pulse
1. Chronic Cough
2. Chronic Bronchitis
3. Bronchiectasis
4. Pulmonary Tuberculosis, Consumption
5. Silicosis
6. Supportive in Lung Cancer
7. Supportive for Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy

Dose:

The above is taken over the course of the day

Comment:

This is the premier formula for Lung Yin deficiency in TCM.

Cautions:

1. Not used if the digestive system is weak (it is a heavy, rich formula)
2. Not used in exterior conditions (acute Cold and Flu etc.)

Modifications:

1. Spitting Blood, add Agrimonia Xian He Cao
2. Fever and yellow sputum, add Anemorrhea Zhi Mu and Scutellaria Huang Qin
3. Severe Cough, add Prunus Ku Xing Ren, Schisandra Wu Wei Zi and Coltsfoot flower Kuan Dong Hua.

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