1. Tongxuan Lifelai Wan (通宣理肺丸)
Indication:
Dispels cold and stops cough.
Used for cold-induced cough due to wind-cold obstructing the exterior and lung qi not dispersing, accompanied by symptoms such as fever, chills, cough, nasal congestion, runny nose, headache without sweating, and body aches.
Formula Analysis:
In this formula, Zi Su (Perilla) and Ma Huang (Ephedra) are warm and acrid, dispersing wind and cold, inducing sweating to release the exterior, and promoting lung function to relieve asthma, serving as the monarch herbs;
Qian Hu (Hogfennel) and Ku Xing Ren (Bitter Apricot Kernel) descend qi, transform phlegm, and relieve asthma, while Jie Geng (Platycodon) promotes lung function, transforms phlegm, and benefits the throat, these three herbs work together to restore the lung’s ability to disperse and descend;
Chen Pi (Dried Tangerine Peel) and Ban Xia (Pinellia) dry dampness and transform phlegm, while Fu Ling (Poria) strengthens the spleen and drains dampness, eliminating the source of phlegm, serving as ministerial herbs;
Huang Qin (Scutellaria) clears lung heat to prevent external pathogens from causing internal heat, and prevents Ma Huang and Ban Xia from being overly warm and drying, while Zhi Ke (Bitter Orange) regulates qi to promote the movement of qi, transforming phlegm into fluids, serving as assistant herbs;
Gan Cao (Licorice) transforms phlegm, stops cough, and harmonizes the other herbs, serving as the envoy herb;
All the herbs work together to achieve the effects of releasing the exterior, dispelling cold, and stopping cough.
2. Er Chen Wan (二陈丸)
Indication:
Relieves asthma..
Ancient texts record: “The ‘Pujifang’ treats spleen and stomach deficiency cold, chest and abdomen distension, vomiting, lack of appetite, diarrhea without thirst, due to food stagnation, or after vomiting with belching, damaging the spleen qi.”
Formula Analysis:
In this formula, Ban Xia (Pinellia) dries dampness, transforms phlegm, harmonizes the stomach, descends rebellious qi, and resolves distension, serving as the monarch herb;
Chen Pi (Dried Tangerine Peel) regulates qi and dries dampness, ensuring smooth qi flow and phlegm resolution, serving as ministerial herbs;
Fu Ling (Poria) strengthens the spleen and drains dampness, enhancing spleen function and preventing phlegm accumulation, serving as assistant herbs;
Gan Cao (Licorice) harmonizes the other herbs and can also moisten the lungs and harmonize the middle, serving as the envoy herb;
All the herbs work together to achieve the effects of drying dampness, transforming phlegm, regulating qi, and harmonizing the stomach.
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