Ting Li Zi (Lepidium / Tansy Mustard seed) - drains Lung phlegm-fluid, calms wheezing and reduces oedema.

Zi Wan (Aster root) - stops cough, expels phlegm and descends Lung qi.

Kuan Dong Hua (Coltsfoot flower) - stops cough, descends Lung qi and transforms phlegm; for chronic cough.

Su Zi (Perilla seed) - descends Lung qi, transforms phlegm, calms wheezing and moistens the intestines.

Sang Bai Pi (Mulberry root bark) - drains Lung heat to calm wheezing and promotes urination to reduce oedema.

Pi Pa Ye (Loquat leaf) - clears Lung heat to stop cough and harmonises the Stomach to stop vomiting.

Xing Ren (Apricot kernel) - descends Lung qi to stop cough and wheezing and moistens the intestines.

Zhe Bei Mu (Zhejiang Fritillary) - clears phlegm-heat and dissipates nodules; stronger for excess heat.

Zhu Ru (Bamboo shavings) - clears phlegm-heat, stops vomiting and relieves irritability.

Chuan Bei Mu (Sichuan Fritillary) - clears heat, transforms phlegm and moistens the Lung for dry and chronic cough.