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Ling Gan Wu Wei Jiang Xin Tang (Poria, Licorice, Schisandra, Ginger & Asarium Decoction)苓甘五味薑辛湯

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Formula Type	Formulas that Dispel Phlegm
Diagnosis	Cold, thin mucus due to Yang deficiency and ascendant Yin
Action	Warms the lungs and transforms congested fuids
Indication	Coughing with profuse sputum that is thin watery and white, accompanied by feelings of discomfort in the chest, white slippery tongue coating, and wiry slippery pulse
Remarks	For cold obstructing the movement of fluids within the lungs
Ingredients	Fu Ling (Organic) (12 g) Gan Cao (tested) (9 g) Gan Jiang (Organic) (9 g) Xi Xin (9 g)

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