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Ginseng Tops Beverage
参芦饮 〔參蘆飲〕 shēn lú yǐn
Source: Dān Xī Xīn Fǎ 丹溪心法
Ingredients
- Rén shēn lú (人参芦 Ginseng Rhizoma, ginseng top) 3–6g
- Zhú lì (竹沥 Bambusae Succus, bamboo sap) 10–20 gr (optional)
Actions: Induces ejection of phlegm-drool in vacuity patients.
Indications: Phlegm-drool congestion in weak patients. Signs: fullness and oppression in the chest and diaphragm, and desire to vomit. Pulse: Forceless and weak.
Category: Ejection formulas
Method: Grind to a powder and take mixed with fluid.
Dosage: 3–6g at a time.
Rationale: Lí lú is a gentle emetic. It ejects phlegm-drool without damaging right qì. It has not has not only a diffusing, but also a supplementing action that makes it suitable for weak patients.
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