Tonify the Lungs Decoction with Ass-Hide Gelatin
Enrich the Yin and Moisten Dryness
Actions: Nourishes the yin, tonifies the Lungs, controls coughing, and stops bleeding.
Pattern: Lung yin deficiency with vigorous heat disrupting the flow of Lung qi with cough, wheeze, and bleeding.
E Jiao | 45g | Chief |
Ma Dou Ling | 15g | Deputy |
Xing Ren | 6g | Deputy |
Niu Bang Zi | 7.5g | Deputy |
Geng Mi | 30g | Assistant |
Zhi Gan Cao | 7.5g | Assistant |
Indications: Coughing with wheezing, a dry and parched throat, scanty or blood-streaked sputum, a red tongue with little coating, and a floating, thin, and rapid pulse.
Sang Bai Pi would be the best substitute for Ma Dou Ling.
Bensky pg. 163