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Expels Phlegm and moves retained water

Phlegm accumulating in the Lungs with rebellious Qi Phlegm and thin fluids collecting in the chest: cough or wheezing with abundant white or yellow sputum and fullness of the chest and diaphragm Mainly for Cold patterns, though usable for Hot patterns with suitable herbs Phlegm-Damp

Descends Qi and stops vomiting

Vomiting, hiccups and belching Nausea and acid reflux from rebellious Stomach Qi with Phlegm

Directs Lung Qi downward and calms wheezing

Cough driven by rising Qi rather than by dryness

Softens hardness below the ribs

Localised distension and hardness under the ribs from Phlegm and stagnant Qi