Perilla seeds (stir-fried), Ephedra (de-rooted and de-noded), Apricot kernels (peeled, tips removed), Dried tangerine peel (white part removed), Mulberry root bark, Red poria (peeled), each 30 gm, Licorice root 15 gm (roasted).

bubble_chart Preparation and Dosage

Grind the above ingredients into coarse powder. Take 6 grams each time, boil with 150 grams of water until reduced to 90 ml, and administer warm after meals.

bubble_chart Efficacy

Ventilating the lung and resolving phlegm, relieving cough and calming asthma.

bubble_chart Indications

The lungs are affected by cold pathogens, causing abnormal rising of qi with coughing, chest and diaphragm irritation and fullness, spasms of the neck and back, a heavy voice with nasal congestion, dizziness and blurred vision, phlegm and qi stagnation, and audible wheezing sounds.

bubble_chart Formula Principles

In the formula, Ephedra serves as the monarch herb for ventilating the lungs, resolving phlegm, and inducing sweating. Bitter Apricot Seed and Cultivated Purple Perilla Fruit act as minister herbs to descend qi, disperse phlegm, ventilate the lungs, and relieve cough. Dried Tangerine Peel regulates qi and dries dampness, White Mulberry Root-Bark drains the lungs and promotes water movement, and Red Poria eliminates dampness and promotes water circulation. These three herbs serve as assistant herbs to move qi, expel water, and disperse phlegm. Prepared Liquorice Root harmonizes the actions of all the herbs as the envoy. Together, they achieve the effects of ventilating the lungs, resolving phlegm, relieving cough, and calming wheezing.