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Tongxuan Lifei Wan

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NameThe Prescription of Tongxuan Lifei WanSourceThe book Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju FangIngredientsZi Su Ye 144 g,Qian Hu 96 g,Jie Geng 96 g,Ku Xing Ren 72 g,Ma Huang 96 g,Gan Cao 72 g,Chen Pi 96 g,Ban Xia 72 g,Fu Ling 96 g,Zhi Qiao 96 g,Huang Qin 96 g.ExplanationMa Huang and Zi Su Ye: Dissipating wi

Name

The Prescription of Tongxuan Lifei Wan

Source

The book Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang

Ingredients

Zi Su Ye 144 g,Qian Hu 96 g,Jie Geng 96 g,Ku Xing Ren 72 g,Ma Huang 96 g,Gan Cao 72 g,Chen Pi 96 g,Ban Xia 72 g,Fu Ling 96 g,Zhi Qiao 96 g,Huang Qin 96 g.

Explanation

Ma Huang and Zi Su Ye: Dissipating wind-cold, ventilating the lung and relieving exterior syndrome.

Gan Cao: Tempering the actions of all the other ingredients and removing toxic materials.

Fu Ling: Strengthening the spleen and eliminating dampness.

Huang Qin: Clearing heat and removing toxicity.

Qian Hu, Xing Ren, Jie Geng, Chen Pi and Ban Xia: Ventilating the lung, relieving cough and resolving phlegm.

Zhi Qiao: Moving qi, soothing the chest and middle energizer, relieving distention.

The Effect of Tongxuan Lifei Wan

Effect

Relieve exterior syndrome, dissipate cold, relieve cough and resolve phlegm.

Indications

Cough due to wind-cold.

When to see a doctor: herbal care suits mild, everyday issues. For worsening, severe, or sudden symptoms — or if you are pregnant, on medication, or treating a child — consult a licensed practitioner first.

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