半夏厚朴汤
Pinellia & Magnolia Bark Decoction
半夏厚朴汤bàn xià hòu pò tāng · Jin-gui yao-lue (public domain) · mucus-regulating / mucus-thinning
Composition
紫苏叶Envoy6 г
Functions
Moves qi, disperses stagnation dispels counterflow qi, transforms phlegm
Indications
"a plum pit stuck in the throat" (a sensation of a lump; nothing is actually blocking swallowing) chest tightness, sighing, nausea caused by stagnation of qi with phlegm
Contraindications
dryness caused by a deficiency of yin
Notes
A classic remedy for a “lump in the throat” caused by stagnant qi and phlegm: it moves qi and clears phlegm, relieving the sensation of a lump and tightness in the chest caused by stress. Preparation: Boil, strain, and drink while warm.
For education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified practitioner.