Herb Formulas Notebook

Shen Mi Tang

Mysterious Decoction


Author: Wang Tao, 王燾

Year: 752

Source: Arcane Essentials from the Imperial Library (Wai Tai Mi Yao, 外台秘要)


Category: Formulas that Regulate Qi

Pattern: Exterior Wind-Cold with Liver Qi constraint

Key Symptoms: Wheezing with unproductive cough and an uncomfortable sensation in the chest and hypochondria, difficulty breathing (especially when lying down), a rough sound in the throat


Ingredients

Ma Huang 6g
Xing Ren 6g
Hou Po 6g
Chen Pi 3g
Zhi Gan Cao 3g
Chai Hu 3g
Zi Su Ye 3g


Preparation: Decoction.


Actions: Disperses Wind-Cold, directs Qi downward, releases constraint



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