Reed stem (filed) 30 gm, Coix seed 15 gm, Peach kernel 50 pieces (remove tips, skin, and double kernels), Melon seed 15 gm.

bubble_chart Preparation and Dosage

The above four ingredients, finely chewed, are boiled with 1 shēng (2 dǒu) of water. First, boil the reed stems, decocting to 500 ml (5 shēng), then remove the dregs. Add all the herbs, decocting to 200 cc (2 shēng), and divide into two doses. It is expected to induce vomiting of pus-like matter.

bubble_chart Efficacy

Clearing the lung and resolving phlegm, dispelling stasis to drain pus.

bubble_chart Indications

Lung abscess. Coughing up foul-smelling yellow phlegm and pus with blood, scaly skin on the chest, dull pain that worsens during coughing, dry mouth and throat, red tongue with yellow coating, slippery and rapid pulse. Currently used for lung abscess, pneumonia, acute and chronic bronchitis, bronchiectasis with infection, whooping cough, and other conditions characterized by lung heat.

bubble_chart Formula Principles

This formula is a renowned prescription for treating lung abscess. In the formula, the sweet and cold Reed Stem, which is light and floating, serves as the monarch herb to clear the lungs and purge heat. The melon seed acts as the minister herb to resolve phlegm and expel pus. The Peach Kernel, which invigorates blood and resolves stasis, and the Coix Seed, which clears the lungs and breaks down toxic swelling, serve as assistant and envoy herbs. The combination of these four herbs achieves the effects of clearing the lungs, resolving phlegm, dispelling stasis, and draining pus. This formula can be used for both the prevention and treatment of lung abscess.