Actions:

• Open up and disseminate Lung Qi
• Expel phlegm and eliminate pus
• Benefit the throat

1.     Open up of Lung Qi: cough and phlegm that is difficult expectorate, oppressive chest; e.g. with Xing Ren, Zi Su Ye, Chen Pi

2.     Lung Abscess, chest pain, yellow phlegm, with smell; e.g. with Yi Yi Ren, Yu Xing Cao, Huang Qin

3.     Benefit the throat: sore throat, hoarseness

Dosage:

• 3-9g