茯苓杏仁甘草汤
茯苓杏仁甘草汤 is also named The Prescription of Fuling Xingren Gancao Tang, 伏苓杏仁甘草湯
Source
The book Jin Gui Yao Lue
Ingredients
Explanation
Xing Ren: Descending the lung-Qi to relieve cough and dyspnea, moistening intestines for relaxing bowels.
Zhi Gan Cao: Invigorating Qi and regulating the stomach, tempering the actions of the other ingredients.
Fu Ling: Inducing diuresis and draining dampness, invigorating the spleen and inducing tranquilization.
Effect
Descend the lung-qi, drain dampness, relieve depression.
Indications
Obstruction of qi in the chest.
Administration
Decoct in water for oral dose to be taken twice.