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| Chinese Formula | Actions | Indications | Symptoms related to watery phlegm |
| Mai Men Dong Tang Ophiopogonis Decoction |
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). |
| Sheng Jiang Gan Cao Tang Fresh Ginger and Licorice Decoction |
Warms Stomach and Lungs; Tonifies Qi. | Lung atrophy (this condition is more one of Qi than Yang Deficiency). | Clear phlegm; Cough; Watery phlegm; Dry mouth; Dry throat; Pale-wet tongue; Slow-Empty pulse (Chi Xu). |
| Li Zhong Hua Tan Wan Regulate the Middle and Transform Phlegm Pill |
Tonifies Spleen-Qi; Warms Phlegm; Transforms Phlegm. | Spleen and Stomach-Yang Deficiency associated with Cold-Phlegm. | Cough; Frothy phlegm; Ptyalism; Vomiting of thin fluids; Watery phlegm; Diarrhea; Loose stools; Poor appetite; Pale-wet tongue, slippery-white coating; Slow-Soft-Deep pulse (Chi Ru Chen). |