Ginseng 9 gm, Dried Ophiopogon (with core) 12 gm, Fresh Chinese Yam 18 gm, Pinellia Ternata 6 gm, Burdock Seed (stir-fried, crushed) 9 gm, Perilla Seed (stir-fried, crushed) 6 gm, Fresh Peony Root 9 gm, Licorice Root 4.5 gm.

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Yin deficiency has persisted for a long time, gradually leading to lung deficiency with phlegm, cough, laborious breathing, or subcutaneous nodules in the lungs.

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In the formula, Ginseng tonifies the lungs, but there is a concern that lung heat may still harm the lungs. With the addition of Ophiopogon Tuber, it can actually help reduce heat. Ophiopogon Tuber moistens the lungs, but there is a saying that it should be avoided in cases of cough. With the addition of Pinellia, it can actually help stop coughing. Chinese Yam has astringent properties, aiding Ginseng in tonifying qi, and its sticky, moist nature helps Ophiopogon Tuber in nourishing fluids. Although prolonged or excessive use may cause stagnation, the smooth and lubricating properties of Great Burdock Achene can effectively counteract this. Moreover, Great Burdock Achene can lower the adverse rising of lung qi, Pinellia can lower the adverse rising of stomach qi and rushing qi, and when used together with Ginseng, Cultivated Purple Perilla Fruit can also lower adverse qi caused by deficiency. By calming the adverse qi, wheezing and coughing will naturally resolve without direct treatment. When the lung metal is deficient and unable to restrain the liver wood, liver fire often becomes rampant and rises adversely. Therefore, Peony Root is used to restrain and subdue this fire. Additionally, when Peony Root is used together with Liquorice Root, the combination of sweet and bitter flavors resembles that of Ginseng, thus having a similar effect to Ginseng, and it also serves as a lung-tonifying herb.