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Perilla Fruit Decoction for Directing Qi Downward

Phlegm-Damp Obstructs the Lungs This educational formula record links its documented ingredients and traditional context; it is not a prescribing recommendation.

Key reference facts

Formula type
classical
Actions
Disperses and Descends Lung Qi; Stops wheezing; Stops coughing; Warms and transforms Phlegm-Cold; Strengthens the Stomach
Pattern terms
Phlegm-Damp Obstructs the Lungs; Cold Phlegm-Damp Retention (Excess above), Kidney Yang Deficiency (Deficiency below); Asthma with Kidney Deficiency and Cold Phlegm
Safety note
CONTRAINDICATIONS Contraindicated for those with asthma due to Lung or Kidney Deficiency without External Invasion. Contraindicated for those with asthma due to Phlegm-Heat in Lungs. HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Related library records

Source reference: American Dragon ยท Perilla Fruit Decoction for Directing Qi Downward

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