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Wei Rui Tang葳蕤湯

Solomon's Seal Decoction

Also known asPolygonatum Odoratum Decoction

Medicinals
10

Composition

  • Yu ZhuRz. Polygonati Odorati6 g

    Nourishes Yin, moistens Dryness, moistens the Lungs, extinguishes Wind, nourishes the Stomach and generates fluids.

  • Bai WeiRx. Cynanchi Atrati6 g

    Cools the Blood, clears Deficiency Heat, promotes urination and relieves toxicity.

  • Ma HuangHb. Ephedrae6 g

    Induces sweating, releases the Exterior, disseminates and facilitates Lung Qi, calms wheezing, stops coughing, promotes urination and reduces edema.

    for Wind-Cold cough and wheezing.
    for coughing from Heat Obstructing the Lungs with wheezing, flaring of the nostrils and fever.
  • Cong BaiBul. Allii Fistulosi0.6 g

    Releases the exterior, induces sweating, disperses Cold, unblocks *Yang and relieves toxicity.*

    • Ma Huang
    for Wind-Cold without sweating.
  • Du HuoRx. Angelicae Pubescentis6 g

    Dispels Wind-Dampness, releases the Exterior and alleviates pain.

    • Ma Huang
    for Wind-Cold with anhidrosis, and body aches and pains.
  • Xing RenSm. Armeniacae6 g

    Stops cough and calms wheezing.

  • Chuan XiongRz. Chuanxiong6 g

    Activates the Blood, promotes the movement of *Qi, expels Wind and alleviates pain*.

  • Gan CaoRx. Glycyrrhizae6 g

    Tonifies the Spleen, augments *Qi, moistens the Lungs, resolves Phlegm, stops coughing, clears Heat, relieves Fire toxicity, moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs and guides the herbs to all twelve channels.*

    for coughing or wheezing due to Wind-Cold Attacks the Lungs.
    for coughing due to Lung Heat.
  • Qing Mu XiangRx. Aristolochiae6 g

    Promotes the flow of Qi, alleviates pain, resolves edema, clears Heat and removes toxicity.

  • Shi GaoGypsum Fibrosum9 g

    Clears Heat in the Qi Stage, drains Fire, relieves irritability, quenches thirst and clears Excess Heat from the Lungs.

    • Ma Huang, Xing Ren
    Gan Cao*, for Lung Heat with coughing and asthma.

Actions

  • Disperses Wind
  • Opens the Exterior
  • Dispels Heat
  • Replenishes Yin
  • Harmonizes Qi and Blood

Patterns treated

Wind-Heat Complicated by an Underlying Yin Deficiency, with Qi and Blood Also Affected, Seen in Elderly and Postpartum Patients

Manifestations

  • Perspiring
  • The body feels weighed down
  • Labored, whistling breath
  • A withdrawn, sullen manner
  • Little wish to sleep
  • Labored breathing
  • Painful, difficult urination
  • Sluggishness
Pulse
Both proximal positions show a Floating quality

Indications

  • An everyday cold infection
  • Sudden inflammation of the tonsils
  • Breathing difficulty
  • Tuberculosis affecting the lungs
  • A sore, inflamed throat