Mulberry leaves (frosted, de-twigged and de-stemmed) 9 gm, Gypsum (calcined) 7.5 gm, Licorice root 3 gm, Ginseng 2.1 gm, Sesame seeds (stir-fried, ground) 3 gm, Genuine donkey-hide gelatin 2.4 gm, Ophiopogon root (de-cored) 3.6 gm, Apricot kernels (soaked, peeled, tips removed, stir-fried until yellow) 2.1 gm, Loquat leaf 1 piece (brushed, de-fuzzed, coated with honey, roasted until yellow).

bubble_chart Preparation and Dosage

Decoct with 250 ml of water until reduced to 150 ml, and take warm in two to three doses.

bubble_chart Efficacy

Relieving dryness and moistening lung.

bubble_chart Indications

Warm dryness injures the lungs. Symptoms include headache, body heat, dry cough without phlegm, qi counterflow leading to panting, dry throat, dry nose, chest fullness, hypochondriac pain, heart vexation, thirst, dry tongue with little coating, and a pulse that is weak, large, and rapid.

bubble_chart Formula Principles

In the formula, Mulberry Leaf gently ventilates the lungs and dries, Gypsum clears lung and stomach dryness-heat, together serving as the sovereign medicinal; Donkey-hide Gelatin, Ophiopogon Tuber, and Black Sesame moisten the lungs and nourish fluids, acting as the minister medicinal; Ginseng tonifies qi and produces fluid, Bitter Apricot Seed and loquat leaf purge the lungs and descend qi, serving as the assistant medicinal; Liquorice Root harmonizes all the medicinals as the envoy. The combination of these medicinals eliminates warm dryness, restores the qi and yin of the lung metal, thereby resolving all symptoms.

bubble_chart Formula Modification

For excessive phlegm, add Fritillaria Bulb and Trichosanthis Fruit; for blood deficiency, add Unprocessed Rehmannia Root; for severe heat, add Rhinoceros Horn and antelope horn, or add Cow-Bezoar.