Scutellaria baicalensis, Gardenia jasminoides, 4.5g each; Platycodon grandiflorus, 6g; Ophiopogon japonicus (de-cored), Fritillaria thunbergii, Citrus reticulata 'Chachi', Poria cocos, 9g each; Morus alba bark, Anemarrhena asphodeloides, Trichosanthes kirilowii seed (stir-fried), 3g each; Glycyrrhiza uralensis, 1.2g.

bubble_chart Preparation and Dosage

Decoct with 400 ml of water until reduced to 320 ml, and take after meals.

bubble_chart Efficacy

Clearing the lung and resolving phlegm.

bubble_chart Indications

Cough with thick, yellow, foul-smelling sputum, sometimes streaked with blood, flushed face, hot breath from the nose, dry and sore throat, yellow and greasy tongue coating, and a soggy and rapid pulse. This is commonly seen in upper respiratory infections, acute or chronic bronchitis, and is associated with the pattern of phlegm and heat.

bubble_chart Formula Modification

If the phlegm is streaked with blood, add 3 grams each of Asparagus Root and Donkey-hide Gelatin.