Mai Men Dong Tang
Ophiopogonis Decoction
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Promotes generation of Body Fluids (in the Stomach, in particular);
Subdues Rebellious Qi.
| This is a form of lung atrophy (Fei Wei). Although the symptoms are primarily related to the Lungs, the condition is actually caused by Heat from Deficiency in the Stomach, which rises in rebellion and scorches the Lung Yin. | Breathlessness;
Chronic bronchitis;
Chronic pharyngitis;
Consumptive cough with watery phlegm;
Dyspnea;
Esophageal reflux;
Gastritis;
Hiccup;
Peptic ulcer;
Pulmonary tuberculosis;
Dry mouth;
Dry throat;
Thirst;
Red, dry tongue;
Weak-Rapid pulse (Ruo Shu); Fine-Rapid pulse (Xi Shu).
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Xing Su San
Apricot Kernel and Perilla Leaf Powder
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Disperses Lung-Qi;
Disperses Cold and Dryness;
Transforms Phlegm.
| Externally-contracted Cool Dryness interfering with the disseminating and descending functions of the Lungs. | Acute bronchitis;
Chills;
Chronic bronchitis;
Cough with watery phlegm;
Dry throat;
Emphysema;
Nasal congestion;
No sweating;
Slight headache;
Aversion to cold;
Tongue with dry-white coating;
Tight pulse (Jin); Wiry pulse (Xian).
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