Which traditional Chinese medicines are effective in treating lung diseases

There are many traditional Chinese medicines for treating lung diseases. The key lies in symptomatic treatment. For example, if there are symptoms of internal heat and phlegm stagnation, and unclear lung and stomach, cough and asthma relief, clearing and promoting the circulation of qi can be used for treatment. If there is a lung disease caused by exogenous wind and heat, the method of resolving phlegm and removing obstacles, lowering qi and relieving asthma can be used for treatment. Generally, good therapeutic effects can be achieved.

Chinese medicine prescription (I)

[Syndrome differentiation] Internal heat and phlegm stagnation, unclear lungs and stomach.

【Treatment method】 Clears and promotes circulation, stops cough and relieves asthma.

[Prescription name] Mashi Tingluo Drink.

[Composition] 2 grams of ephedra, 15 grams of gypsum, 5 grams of sweet sedge, 12 grams of trichosanthes, 10 grams of apricot, 6 grams of perilla seed, 5 grams of perilla leaf, 9 grams of thunbergii bulb, 10 grams of radish seed, 6 grams of pinellia, 10 grams of scorched chicken gizzard lining, and 12 grams of Liuyi powder.

【Source】Qu Wenlou Fang.

Chinese Medicine Prescription (II)

【Syndrome Differentiation】It is caused by external wind-heat attacking the inside.

[Treatment method] Reduce qi and relieve asthma, resolve phlegm and relieve bloating.

[Prescription name] Tingli Wuzi Decoction.

[Composition] 3 grams of scutellaria baicalensis seeds, 6 grams of burdock seeds, 6 grams of radish seeds, 6 grams of fried apricot kernels, 6 grams of tangerine peel, 4.5 grams of roasted perilla seeds, 4.5 grams of Fritillaria cirrhosa, and 5 dates.

[Usage] Decoction in water, 1 dose 3 times a day. The above dosage is for children aged 1 year old.

【Source】Sun Yimin’s recipe.

Chinese Medicine Prescription (Part 3)

[Syndrome differentiation] Exogenous wind evil, internal accumulation of phlegm and obstruction of lung qi.

[Treatment method] Clear and promote opening and closing, eliminate phlegm and relieve asthma.

[Prescription name] Pneumonia and Phlegm Decoction.

[Composition] 1.5 grams of raw ephedra, 15 grams of raw gypsum (fried first), 9 grams of honeysuckle, 9 grams of forsythia, 9 grams of apricot kernel, 3 grams of raw licorice, 6 grams of stir-fried scutellaria baicalensis seeds, 6 grams of gardenia, 6 grams of trichosanthes peel, and 6 grams of Yuanshen.

[Usage] Decoction in water, 1 dose per day, 3 times a day.

[Source] Prescription by Ma Lianxiang.