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| Possible synonyms |
| Cough with scanty sputum Cough with difficult expectoration Cough with scanty mucus |
| Chinese Formula | Actions | Indications | Symptoms related to cough with scanty phlegm |
| Sha Shen Mai Men Dong Tang Glehnia and Ophiopogonis Decoction |
Moistens Dryness; Promotes generation of Body Fluids; Nourishes Stomach and Lungs; Moistens Stomach and Lungs. | Dryness injuring the Lungs, Stomach, and Fluids. | Bronchitis; Cough with scanty phlegm or dry cough; Dry throat; Thirst; Red, dry tongue; Fine-Rapid pulse (Xi Shu). |
| Chuan Bei Pi Pa Gao Fritillaria-Eriobotrya Syrup; Fritillary and Loquat Syrup |
Calms asthma; Clears Lung-Heat; Moistens the Lungs; Stops cough. | Severe cough or chronic cough due to Lung Heat. | Asthma; Bronchitis; Difficult to expectorate phlegm; Irritation of the throat; Smoker's cough; Sore throat; Thick phlegm; Blood-tinged phlegm; Cough with scanty phlegm or dry cough; Dry mouth; Dry throat; Pulmonary tuberculosis; Slight fever; Red tongue, yellow or greyish coating; Slippery-Rapid pulse (Hua Shu). |
| Tun Sou San Stop Cough Powder |
Stops cough; Clears Heat; Drains Heat. | Severe cough due to Heat in the Lung, usually following an externally-contracted pathogenic influence. | Acute bronchitis; Dry cough (cough with scanty phlegm); Fever; Painful, cavernous cough with fetid thick-yellow phlegm; Pneumonia; Desire to drink cold drinks; Irritability; Red cheeks; Red complexion; Sore throat; Red tongue, yellow coating; Rapid pulse (Shu). |