Pinellia ternata (soaked in decoction seven times) 120 gm, Arisaema erubescens (prepared, peeled), Tangerine peel, Immature bitter orange (remove pulp, stir-fried with bran), Red poria (peeled), each 30 gm, Licorice root (roasted) 15 gm.

bubble_chart Preparation and Dosage

Take 12 grams of the above finely chewed ingredients, add 300 ml of water and 10 slices of fresh ginger, boil until reduced to 240 ml, remove the dregs, and administer warm after meals.

bubble_chart Efficacy

Resolving phlegm, regulating qi, and alleviating depression.

bubble_chart Indications

Excessive phlegm and saliva, dizziness and blurred vision; or retention of phlegm-fluid that does not dissipate, chest and diaphragm stuffiness, hypochondriac region distension, headache, vomiting, rapid breathing, coughing with phlegm, thick and sticky nasal discharge and saliva, restlessness, and loss of appetite.

bubble_chart Formula Principles

Fangzhong Nanxing dries dampness and resolves phlegm, dispels wind, and dissipates nodules. Immature Orange Fruit lowers qi and moves phlegm, serving as the sovereign medicinal. Pinellia specializes in drying dampness and dispelling phlegm, while red tangerine exocarp lowers qi and eliminates phlegm, both acting as minister medicinals to assist the sovereign medicinal in enhancing the power of expelling phlegm and regulating qi. Poria eliminates dampness, and Liquorice Root harmonizes the middle, serving as guiding medicinals. The entire formula works together to dry dampness, resolve phlegm, regulate qi, and relieve depression. When qi flows smoothly, phlegm naturally descends, syncope can be eliminated, and stuffiness and distension can be relieved.