- Ren-12, Ren-9, ST-40 and SP-6 resolve Phlegm.
- Du-14 and L.I.-11 clear Heat.
- T.B.-6 and SP-15 clear Heat and move downwards.
Herbal Treatment
Prescriptions
Qing Qi Hua Tan Tang
(Clearing Qi and Resolving Phlegm Decoction)
Dan Nan Xing Rhizoma Arisaematis praeparata 12 g
Gua Lou Semen Trichosanthis 9 g
Huang Qin Radix Scutellariae baicalensis 9 g
Zhi Shi Fructus Citri aurantii immaturus 9 g
Chen Pi Pericarpium Citri reticulatae 9 g
Fu Ling Sclerotium Poriae cocos 9 g
Xing Ren Semen Pruni armeniacae 9 g
Ban Xia Rhizoma Pinelliae ternatae 12 g
Explanation
- Nan Xing, Gua Lou and Ban Xia resolve Phlegm.
- Huang Qin clears Lung-Heat.
- Zhi Shi moves Qi in the chest and helps to resolve Phlegm.
- Chen Pi and Fu Ling resolve Dampness which helps to resolve Phlegm. Together with
Ban Xia, they form the Er Chen Tang Two Old Decoction. - Xing Ren restores the descending of Lung-Qi and stops cough.
Xiao Xian Xiong Tang
(Small Sinking [Qi of the] Chest Decoction)
Huang Lian Rhizoma Coptidis 6 g
Ban Xia Rhizoma Pinelliae ternatae 12 g