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Wei Jing Tang (葦莖湯) clears heat and transforms phlegm-heat, invigorates the blood and expels pus; the principal formula for Lung abscess.
English Name
Reed Decoction
Classical Source
Bei Ji Qian Jin Yao Fang, 652
Ingredients
Actions & Functions
- Clears Lung heat and transforms phlegm
- Invigorates the blood and expels pus
Indications
Lung abscess: cough with foul, purulent (and sometimes blood-streaked) sputum, chest pain, fever, and a dry mouth.
Tongue & Pulse
Tongue: red with a greasy yellow coat. Pulse: slippery and rapid.
Modifications
Combine with Jie Geng and Yu Xing Cao for marked pus and heat.
Cautions & Contraindications
For Lung abscess phlegm-heat; ensure appropriate medical care for serious infection.
