Formulas for Cough, Wheezing and Phlegm (止咳化痰平喘剂)

A very large category covering the wide range of respiratory and Phlegm-related presentations. Divided by the type of Phlegm (Damp, Heat, Cold, Dry) and the symptom (cough, wheeze, expectoration, lumps and nodules).

Sub-categories

1. Transform Damp-Phlegm — Er Chen Tang
2. Clear Phlegm-Heat — Qing Qi Hua Tan Wan
3. Warm and Transform Cold-Phlegm — Ling Gan Wu Wei Jiang Xin Tang
4. Moisten and resolve Dry Phlegm — Bei Mu Gua Lou San
5. Calm wheezing — Ding Chuan Tang, Su Zi Jiang Qi Tang

Representative formulas in this category

1. Er Chen Tang — Damp-Phlegm cough
2. Ding Chuan Tang — Asthma with Phlegm-Heat
3. Bei Mu Gua Lou San — Lung Yin deficiency with Dry Phlegm
4. Su Zi Jiang Qi Tang — Rebellious Lung Qi with wheeze
5. Xiao Qing Long Tang — Wind-Cold with Cold-Phlegm

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When this category is used

Formulas for Cough, Wheezing and Phlegm are typically prescribed for: chronic cough, asthma, COPD, chronic bronchitis, postnasal drip, recurrent respiratory infection, lumps and nodules from Phlegm. The choice of specific formula within the category is determined by precise Eight Principles pattern differentiation in clinical consultation.

About prescribing

Chinese herbal formulas are dispensed by qualified practitioners following individual TCM diagnosis. The herbs I prescribe are pharmaceutical-grade granules from Sun Ten in Taiwan, tested to the highest international quality and safety standards. Online consultations are available throughout the UK and worldwide.

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