Tradition:

TCM

Source / Author:

Craft of Medicinal Treatment for Childhood Disease Patterns (Xiao Er Yao Zheng Zhi Jue)

Preparation:

Prepare a standard decoction. The herbs and rice are deocted to make 3 doses. One-third (15 grams) of the Gelatin is dissolved into each dose.
Originally, the herbs were powdered to be made into a draught with 3–6 grams of the powder.

Function:

Strengthens Lungs, Tonifies Yin, Stops Cough, Stops Bleeding

Use:

Dry Cough, Wheezing, Blood-streaked sputum, red tongue with little coating and a thin, rapid pulse.
1. Chronic, dry Cough
2. Chronic Bronchitis
3. Chronic Asthma
4. Pneumonia
5. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
6. Tuberculosis
7. Emphysema

Dose:

The above decoction is divided into 3 equal doses to be taken over the course of a day.

Cautions:

1. Avoid using in Spleen weakness, or add herbs to strengthen the Spleen.
2. Not used in acute Cough or Cough with excess Phlegm

Modifications:

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