Complete Collection of Chinese Remedies - (Illustrated Treasure Edition)

Author: Wang Wei
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Asthma is a condition where the trachea and bronchi cannot adapt to various irritants, leading to bronchial smooth muscle spasm, mucosal swelling, and increased secretions, resulting in narrowed bronchial lumen. Asthma is characterized by difficulty breathing, even to the extent of open-mouthed breathing, flaring nostrils, and inability to lie flat. Wheezing is an episodic respiratory disorder with wheezing sounds in the throat and shortness of breath, sometimes even difficult to lie flat due to severe wheezing. Since wheezing always accompanies asthma, it is also known as asthma. Asthma includes bronchial asthma, asthmatic bronchitis, etc.
【Jie Decoction for Asthma】
[Composition] 15g of Oldenlandia japonica, 15g of dried peach, and 15g of Foersteria each; 10g of Pinellia ternata, 10g of Inula, 10g of Trichosanthes kirilowii, and 10g of Saposhnikovia divaricata each; 6g of Schisandra chinensis.
[Usage] Decoct in water and take one dose after dinner daily.
[Function and Effect] Phlegm resolution and asthma stopping, descending reversal and gas intake. Mainly treats chronic bronchial asthma, pulmonary emphysema asthma, and bronchial asthma.
[Modifications] For hot asthma, add 15g of Gypsum, 10g of Anemarrhena asphodeloides, and 10g of Scutellaria baicalensis; for cold asthma, add 9g of prepared Aconite root and 3g of Cinnamon bark; for qi deficiency, add 3g of Ginseng and 80g of Astragalus; for kidney deficiency, add 15g of Cistanche deserticola, 15g of Tribulus terrestris, and 15g of Psoralea corylifolia; for yin deficiency with heat, add 9g of Phellodendron amurense, 9g of Anemarrhena asphodeloides, 9g of Ophiopogon japonicus, and 9g of Rehmannia glutinosa.
[Case Verification] Mr. Chen, 64 years old, retired cadre. He had suffered from bronchial asthma for over 30 years, with severe attacks every autumn and winter. He had been treated with theophylline and corticosteroids, but only temporary relief was achieved, with symptoms returning after medication was stopped. One day, due to a cold, his asthma worsened for 4 days, requiring emergency visits every night. After taking this decoction for 3 doses, his bronchial asthma showed significant improvement. After 7 doses, his asthma stopped, and an X-ray of his chest showed "disappearance of pulmonary infection," with other symptoms also significantly improving. He then took another 7 doses for consolidation of the effect. Later, he took Yougui Pill and Ginseng Gecko Powder to support and strengthen the body. Follow-up for 3 years showed no recurrence.
【Mahuang Xingdi Decoction for Bronchial Asthma】
[Composition] 10g of Ephedra, 20g of apricot kernel, 20g of Pseudoscorpion, 15g of Belamcanda chinensis, 15g of Scorpion, 15g of Banded Silkworm, 15g of Tangerine peel, and 15g of Peach kernel.
[Usage] Take one dose daily, decoct twice, combine 400ml of liquid, and take in 3 divided doses.
[Function and Effect] Regulating lung qi and resolving phlegm to stop asthma. Mainly treats bronchial asthma.
[Modifications] For hot conditions, add 10g of Scutellaria baicalensis, 10g of Fritillaria cirrhosa, and 10g of Pleurisy root; for excessive phlegm, add 10g of Raphanus sativus and 10g of Trichosanthes kirilowii; for cold conditions, add 10g of Cinnamon twig, 10g of Dried ginger, and 10g of Schisandra chinensis.
[Case Verification] Ms. Li, 54 years old. She had recurrent asthma attacks for 3 years, worsening every time she caught a cold in autumn and winter. Recently, due to external invasion of wind-cold, her cough worsened, wheezing, wheezing sounds in the throat, foamy sputum, and difficult expectoration. Her tongue was pale with slippery white coating, and her pulse was floating and tense. After taking the above decoction for 7 doses, her asthma stopped, and sputum production reduced. After 2 weeks of treatment, all symptoms disappeared. Follow-up for 2 years showed no recurrence.
【Xiaoqinglong Decoction for Bronchial Asthma】
[Composition] 15g of roasted Ephedra, 9g of Cinnamon twig, 9g of Schisandra chinensis, and 9g of Dried ginger each; 30g of prepared Pinellia ternata and 30g of White peony root each; 6–9g of Asarum, 9–15g of Licorice.
[Usage] Take one dose daily, decoct twice, and take in 2 divided doses.
[Function and Effect] Promoting lung qi and stopping asthma, resolving phlegm and stopping cough. Mainly treats bronchial asthma.
[Modifications] For sticky cold phlegm, add 9g of Inula (decocted), 9g of White mustard seed, 9g of Perilla seed, and 30g of Raphanus sativus; for phlegm-heat obstructing the lungs, add 15g of Houttuynia cordata and 15g of Open Gold Lock.