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Qiong Yu Gao (瓊玉膏) nourishes the Lung yin, generates fluids and tonifies the qi; a rich syrup for chronic dry cough and Lung yin deficiency, including consumptive cough.
English Name
Jade Sublimation Syrup
Classical Source
recorded in Hong's / Ju Fang tradition
Ingredients
- Sheng Di Huang (large dose, nourish yin) – chief; Ren Shen (tonify qi)
- Fu Ling; honey (made into a syrup)
Actions & Functions
- Nourishes the Lung and Kidney yin and generates fluids
- Tonifies the qi (so yin is generated)
Indications
Lung yin deficiency: a chronic dry cough with scanty or blood-streaked sputum, a dry mouth and throat, weight loss, and fatigue (consumptive-type cough).
Tongue & Pulse
Tongue: red with little coat. Pulse: thin and rapid (or weak).
Modifications
Taken long-term as a nourishing syrup.
Cautions & Contraindications
Cloying; use with caution in Spleen deficiency with damp and poor appetite.
