formula | Ginseng Root and Tokay Gecko Powder |
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Tonifying lung and replenishing qi, resolving phlegm to relieve asthma.
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This formula is most suitable for those with prolonged illness and physical weakness presenting the above symptoms. In the formula, Tokay Gecko tonifies the lungs and benefits the kidneys, promotes qi absorption and relieves wheezing, making it a key herb for treating lung and kidney deficiency with deficiency-type dyspnea; Ginseng specializes in tonifying qi and enriching blood, nourishing yin and generating fluids, and can treat deficiency fatigue, cough, and wheezing; these two are the main herbs in this formula. Bitter Apricot Seed and Fritillaria Bulb resolve phlegm and relieve cough, while mulberry bark and Anemarrhena clear lung heat and reduce fever, making them effective for lung heat cough and chest irritability. Poria and Liquorice Root tonify the middle and eliminate dampness. At the same time, Poria paired with mulberry bark can unblock water and disperse edema; Fritillaria Bulb paired with Anemarrhena forms the "Anemarrhena and Fritillaria Powder," which can treat lung consumption cough; Liquorice Root and Fritillaria Bulb can moisten the lungs and relieve cough. The combination of medicinals in this formula is very meticulous and thorough, hence its good clinical efficacy.
bubble_chart Modern ApplicationModern medicine believes that this formula enhances the body's immunity, dilutes phlegm, promotes expectoration, and strengthens the heart. It is mainly used for: lung qi swelling, pulmonary heart disease, chronic cough with wheezing and fullness, thick and yellow phlegm, or coughing up pus and blood, chest heat and irritability, facial edema, or loss of voice, with a floating and weak pulse.
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