【Source】

《Dictionary of Chinese Medicine》

 【Composition】

Platycodon grandiflorus, Chuan Dendrobium, Pinellia ternata, Chuan Fritillaria, Perilla seed, Poria cocos, Mint, Apricot kernel, Mulberry bark, Citrus reticulata peel, Malt, Raw Licorice
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 【Classification】

<Nourishing Yin>: Chuan Dendrobium

<Regulating Qi>: Citrus reticulata peel

<Tonifying Spleen and Middle Qi>: Raw Licorice

<Dispersing Wind and Clearing Heat>: Mint

<Tonifying Spleen and Promoting Urination>: Poria cocos

<Resolving Phlegm>: Platycodon grandiflorus, Pinellia ternata, Chuan Fritillaria

<Relieving Cough and Asthma>: Perilla seed, Mulberry bark, Apricot kernel

<Aiding Digestion>: Malt

【Formula Explanation】

《Compound Formulas》: The formula uses Platycodon grandiflorus and Apricot kernel, which are bitter and descending, to open and spread the lung Qi, dispel phlegm, and relieve cough and asthma. Perilla seed promotes circulation downwards and relieves cough and asthma. Tangerine peel, Pinellia ternata, and Poria cocos strengthen the spleen, dry dampness, and transform phlegm, thus controlling the source of phlegm generation. Fritillaria and Mulberry bark moisten the lungs and relieve cough. Dendrobium nourishes Yin and moistens the lungs. Mint disperses wind and clears heat. Prepared Licorice harmonizes the other herbs. All herbs work together to clear and spread lung Qi, relieve cough and asthma, strengthen the spleen, dry dampness, and transform phlegm. This formula is suitable for coughs caused by chronic spleen and stomach deficiency cold, excessive phlegm turbidity, and exogenous dryness.

 【Functions】

Relieve cough and suppress asthma, resolve lung phlegm.

 【Indications】

Treats cough.

 【Mnemonic】

A decoction of Dendrobium, Licorice, and Poria, combined with herbs for dispelling wind, clearing heat, regulating Qi, resolving phlegm, and relieving cough. Mint, citrus peel, Fritillaria, Pinellia, Platycodon, Mulberry bark, Apricot kernel, and Perilla seed. Malt for aiding digestion. : Dendrobium, Licorice, Poria. : Mint, Citrus peel, Fritillaria, Pinellia, Platycodon, Mulberry bark, Apricot kernel, Perilla seed. : Malt.

 【Pharmacology】

Mainly has antipyretic, antibacterial, antitussive, and expectorant effects.