葶苈大枣泻肺汤
Source
The book Jin Gui Yao Lue
Ingredients
- Ting Li Zi 15 g,
- Da Zao 12 dates.
Explanation
Ting Li Zi: Purging lung to relieve dyspnea, inducing diuresis to alleviate edema.
Da Zao: Replenishing Qi, protecting the stomach, alleviating the drastic action of Ting Li Zi.
Effect
Purge lung heat, eliminate phlegm, induce diuresis and relieve asthma.
Indications
Pulmonary abscess, chest fullness, edema of the face, stuffy and runny nose, asthma with cough, excessive phlegm.
Administration
Decocted in water for oral dose to be taken twice.