Platycodon (de-reeded), Fritillaria (de-cored, membrane removed), Angelica (de-reeded, soaked in wine), Trichosanthes seeds, Citrus aurantium (pith removed, stir-fried with bran), Coix seed (stir-fried), Mulberry root bark (roasted with honey water), Stephania root, each 30 gm. Licorice node (used raw), Apricot kernel (peeled, tip removed, stir-fried with bran), 0 hé (steamed), each 15 gm. Astragalus (de-reeded) 45 gm.

bubble_chart Preparation and Dosage

Take 12 grams of the above ingredients, finely chewed, and decoct with 220 ml of water and 5 slices of fresh ginger. Take as needed, without time restrictions.

bubble_chart Indications

Lung abscess, chest and heart qi stagnation, coughing up pus and blood, restless mind, dry throat and excessive thirst, swelling of both legs, dark yellow urine, and frequent difficulty in bowel movements.

bubble_chart Formula Modification

For severe constipation, add Rhubarb Rhizoma; for mild constipation, add Akebia Stem.