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Compound Tablet Of Sichuan Fritillary Bulb

Medicinals
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Composition

  • Ma HuangRx. Ephedrae

    Induces sweating, releases the Exterior, disseminates and facilitates Lung Qi, calms wheezing, stops coughing and warms and disperses Cold pathogens.

  • Jie GengRx. Platycodi3–10 g

    Opens the Lungs, spreads Lung Qi, expels Phlegm, benefits the throat and raises Lung Qi, directing the effects of other herbs to the upper body.

    for coughing due to Wind-Cold Invasion or long-standing Phlegm-Dampness.
  • Yuan ZhiRx. Polygalae3–15 g

    Expels Phlegm, opens the Orifices, clears the Lungs and stops coughing.

    reduces the irritating effect of Yuan Zhi, to prevent nausea and vomiting.
  • Gan CaoRx. Glycyrrhizae3–6 g

    Moistens the Lungs, resolves Phlegm, stops coughing, moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs and guides the herbs to all twelve channels.

    for pain and swelling of the throat.
  • Chen PiPer. Citri Reticulatae3–9 g

    Regulates and descends Qi, adjusts the Middle, relieves the diaphragm, dries Dampness and transforms Phlegm.

    for a stifling sensation in the chest and coughing with excessive white, viscous sputum due to Phlegm-Damp Obstruction or Spleen Qi Deficiency.
  • Zhi Ban XiaRz. Pinelliae Preparatum3–15 g

    Dries Dampness and transforms Phlegm.

  • Chuan Bei MuBul. Fritillariae Cirrhosae3–12 g

    Clears Heat, transforms Phlegm, stops coughing and nourishes and moistens the Lungs.

  • Wu Wei ZiFr. Schisandrae1.5–9 g

    Astringes the leakage of Lung Qi, stops coughing and tonifies *Qi.*

Actions

  • Eases coughing
  • Lessens sputum production
  • Provides moisture to the Lungs
  • Eases asthma

Patterns treated

The Lungs Are Attacked by Wind-Cold

Manifestations

  • An itchy or tickling sensation in the throat
  • Coughing that produces thin, watery or frothy white sputum
  • Chills accompanied by a low-grade fever
  • A constricted feeling in the chest
  • Absence of sweating
  • Absence of thirst
  • Head pain
  • Dislike of Wind exposure
  • A nose that is blocked and/or runny, with clear, watery discharge
  • Sneezing episodes
  • Aching throughout the body
  • Possible asthma
Tongue body
Pinkness
Coating
Thinness, whiteness and moistness
Pulse
Superficiality combined with tightness

Indications

  • Coughing
  • Asthma affecting the bronchi
  • Inflammation of the bronchi
  • Bronchial dilation (bronchiectasis)
  • Lung infection (pneumonia)
  • Emphysematous lung disease
  • A chronic, obstructive lung condition (COPD)