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Clears Heat from the Lungs

Phlegm-Heat and Blood Stasis with pus in the Lungs (Lung abscess), from Wind-Heat toxin Lung Heat, including lingering Heat while recovering from a febrile illness Low or slight fever with chills; thirst but little wish to drink; dry mouth and throat Eye disorders from toxic Heat blazing upward Tongue red with a yellow greasy coat; pulse slippery and rapid

Transforms Phlegm and expels pus

Cough with copious, thick, foul-smelling sputum that is purulent, streaked with blood, or like rice porridge Cough that may also be dry Dry, scaly skin and red rashes

Dispels Blood Stasis

Chest pain, mild or worse on coughing, sometimes reaching the shoulder or back

Modern uses

Lung abscess Pneumonia Bronchiectasis Acute and chronic bronchitis Asthmatic bronchitis Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, including acute flare-ups Upper respiratory tract infection Pertussis Measles Lung cancer Hemoptysis Cough Dyspnea Fever Recovery from febrile disease Eye disorders Dry skin lu gen yi yi ren dong gua ren tao ren