(Clear the Qi & Transform Phlegm Decoction)

This formula comes from Wu Kun=s Investigations of Medical Formulas (Yi Fang Kao) published in 1584 during the Ming dynasty. Our version is a 10:1 powdered extract in 500mg gelatin capsules.

Functions
Clears heat and transforms phlegm, downbears counterflow and stops coughing

Indications
Phlegm heat congesting the lungs manifesting as acute and chronic bronchitis and pneumonia

Signs & symptoms of phlegm heat congesting the lungs include:
Cough with yellow phlegm which is thick and difficult to expectorate
Fullness and oppression in the chest and epigastric region
A red tongue with yellow, slimy fur
A slippery, rapid pulse

Formula explanation
Within this formula, Dan Nan Xing and Gua Lou Ren clear heat and transform phlegm. Huang Qin clears heat from the lungs. Xing Ren diffuses the lungs and stops coughing. Ban Xia, Fu Ling, and Chen Pi eliminate dampness and transform phlegm. They also help to descend the qi and downbear counterflow. Zhi Shi strongly moves the qi, thus helping to diffuse the lungs and broaden the chest.

Dosage
Three capsules two times per day equal not less that 30 grams of bulk medicinals. However, because our extraction process is much more efficient than stovetop decoction, we believe this amount of our extract is actually more like the equivalent of 45-60 grams of bulk-dispensed herbs.