State/School

California License Exams, Pacific College Comps

Translation

Perilla Fruit Decoction for Directing Qi Downward

Formula Type

Direct Rebellious Qi Downward

Actions

Direct rebellious qi downward, arrest wheezing, stop cough, warm and transform phlegm-cold.

Source

Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang (1078-85)

Ingredients

1. Su Zi75g (9-12g)
2. Ban Xia75g (6-9g)
3. Dang Gui45g (3-4.5g)
4. Zhi Gan Cao60g (3-4.5g)
5. Hou Po30g (3-6g)
6. Qian Hu30g (6-9g)
7. Rou Gui45g (1.5-3)

Indication

For the condition known as excess above and deficiency below, meaning Kidney deficiency with exterior invasion in the Lung. Presents with coughing and wheezing with watery, copious sputum, stifling sensation in the diaphragm and chest, shortness of breath, hard to inhale and easier exhalation. Tongue coat is white and slippery or greasy.

Could also present with pain and weakness of the lumbus and legs, edema of the extremities, and/or fatigue.

Preparation note: Grind to powder and take in 6g doses as a draft. Dosages in parentheses are for decoction.

Contraindication

1. Lung and Kidney dual vacuity without externally-contracted pathogenic influence.
2. Wheezing and a productive cough due to heat in the Lungs.