bubble_chart Efficacy

Clearing heat and resolving phlegm, relieving cough and stopping bleeding.

bubble_chart Indications

For cases of intense heat scorching the lungs, prolonged cough, blood-streaked sputum, sticky and difficult-to-expel phlegm, irritability, thirst, constipation, flushed cheeks, yellow tongue coating, and a wiry and rapid pulse.

bubble_chart Formula Principles

The hemoptysis in this syndrome is caused by prolonged cough, deficiency of both qi and yin, and the upward reversal of liver fire, which scorches the lung and damages the collaterals, known as wood fire tormenting metal. The formula uses minimal hemostatic medicinals, primarily relying on Indigo and Gardenia to purge the liver and clear the lung. It is combined with Trichosanthes seed to moisten dryness and expel phlegm; sea pumice to clear the lung and resolve phlegm, soften hardness, and dissipate masses, which is its specialty in treating sticky phlegm due to lung heat; and Chebula Fruit to astringe the lung, relieve cough, and lower qi to reduce fire. This results in the retreat of fire and cessation of cough, stopping blood in the sputum, and addressing the root cause. The formula's foundation lies in pumice clearing the lung and resolving phlegm, softening hardness, and dissipating masses, which is its specialty in treating sticky phlegm due to lung heat; and Chebula Fruit astringing the lung, relieving cough, and lowering qi to reduce fire. This ensures the retreat of fire and cessation of cough, stopping blood in the sputum, and addressing the root cause.

Hemoptysis hemoptysis.