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Ke Xue Fang (咳血方) clears Liver fire that is scorching the Lung, nourishes the yin and transforms phlegm-heat; for coughing of blood from Liver fire invading the Lung.
English Name
Coughing of Blood Formula
Classical Source
Dan Xi Xin Fa, 1481
Ingredients
Actions & Functions
- Clears Liver fire and the Lung
- Transforms phlegm-heat and stops coughing of blood
Indications
Liver fire scorching the Lung: coughing of blood or blood-streaked sputum, thick sticky phlegm, a flushed face, irritability, a bitter taste, and chest and hypochondriac discomfort.
Tongue & Pulse
Tongue: red with a yellow coat. Pulse: wiry and rapid.
Modifications
With marked yin deficiency, add yin-nourishing herbs.
Cautions & Contraindications
For coughing of blood from Liver fire/phlegm-heat; not for bleeding from deficiency-cold.
