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[Discussion] The condition of lung asthma and rapid breathing (Fei Chuan Qi Ji) is caused by deficiency of Qi in the Lung and Kidney, resulting from invasion by cold-damp Yin pathogens. The Lung is the canopy (Hua Gai) of the five Zang organs; the meridian of the Kidney enters the Lung. Therefore, when there is deficiency below and excess above, the airway becomes rushed and forced, the lung lobes rise high, the Upper Jiao (Upper Burner) qi mechanism is obstructed, leading to asthma and rapid breathing with inability to lie flat. Additionally, the *Neijing* states that water disease manifests as abdominal swelling below and asthma/calling out without ability to lie down above; this is a case where both root and branch are diseased.

Formula for Chicken Pills (Ji Wan) to treat lung asthma and rapid breathing with inability to sit or lie comfortably:
Chicken (21 pieces, washed and dried) Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma, 1 fen, washed seven times in decoction to remove slipperiness) Qian Niu Zi (Pharbitidis Semen, half liang, fried on tile until scorched) Tian Ting Li (Lepidii Fructus, half liang, fried).
The above six ingredients are finely pounded into powder, mixed with steamed jujube pulp to form pills the size of mung beans, coated with Cinnabar (Dansha). Take seven pills after meals before bed, delivered with a decoction of scallion and aged tea. For severe cases, increase to ten pills.

Formula for Tong Ge Tang to treat lung asthma and rapid breathing with irritability, or occasional coughing:
She Gan (Belamcandae Radix) Sanggen Baipi (Mori Cortex, roasted and cut, 1 liang) Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba, roots and joints removed, boiled in water, foam skimmed off, dried) Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, roasted, 1 fen each) Binglang (Arecae Semen, cut) Caodoukou (Alpiniae Katsumadai Semen).
The above seven ingredients are coarsely crushed and sifted. Take three qian bi per dose, with one sheng of water, add ginger the size of a large date smashed, decoct together until reduced to 70%, strain, and take warm after meals.

Formula for Ze Qi Tang to treat lung asthma and rapid breathing with inability to sit or lie comfortably:
Ze Qi (Phytolaccae Radix, 1 liang) Sanggen Baipi (Mori Cortex, cut) Chi Fuling (Poria cum Ligno Rubrum, black skin removed, 1.5 liang each) Mutong (Akebiae Caulis, cut) Chenjupi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium, soaked in water, white pith removed, dried, 3 fen each) Ziwan (Astagi Radix, soil removed, 1.5 liang) Zisu Ye (Perillae Folium, 1.1 liang) Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, roasted, half liang) Dafu (Arecae Pericarpium, 3 pieces).
The above nine ingredients are cut like hemp seeds, divided into six doses. Each dose uses three sheng of water, add 1 fen of ginger, decoct to obtain two sheng, strain, divide into three servings, finish within one day.

Formula for Ziwan Tang to treat lung asthma and rapid breathing, coughing, and chest fullness:
Ziwan (Astagi Radix, seedlings and soil removed) Sanggen Baipi (Mori Cortex, cut, 1.5 liang each) Kuandonghua (Farfarae Flos, 1 liang) Weirui (Polygonati Odorati Rhizoma, 1.1 liang) Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix, seedlings removed, 1.5 liang) Jiegeng (Platycodonis Radix, fried, 1.1 liang) Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, roasted, half liang) Shengma ( Cimicifugae Rhizoma, 1.1 liang) Shegan (Belamcandae Radix, 1 fen).
The above nine ingredients are cut like hemp seeds, divided into six doses. Each dose uses three sheng of water, add 1 fen of ginger, decoct to obtain two sheng, strain, divide into three servings, finish within one day.

Formula for Shu Jiao Wan to treat lung asthma and rapid breathing with inability to sit or lie comfortably:
Shujiao (Sichuan Pepper Fruit, eyes and closed-mouth ones removed, fried to sweat out moisture, 1 liang) Ganjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma, processed, half liang) Zhuya Zhaojia (Gleditsiae Sinensis Fructus, skin removed, coated with lard and roasted, 1 liang) Tinglizi (Lepidii Semen, fried between paper...).
The above four ingredients are pounded into powder, mixed with jujube pulp to form pills the size of sophora seeds. Take three pills per dose, delivered with a decoction of Mori Cortex. Time is not restricted.

Formula for Run Fei Tang to treat lung asthma and rapid breathing, weakness in four limbs, and loss of taste in food:
Xingren (Pruni Armeniaci Semen, soaked in water, skin and pointed ends removed, double-kernel fried, 1 liang) Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba, roots and joints removed, boiled in water, foam skimmed off, dried, 2 liang) Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, roasted, 1 liang) Zisu Zi (Perillae Fructus, fried...).
The above five ingredients are coarsely crushed and sifted. Take three qian bi per dose, with one sheng of water, add one dried persimmon cut into pieces, decoct to 60%, strain, and take warm. Take once on an empty stomach, at noon, and before bed.

Formula for Ru Sheng Yin to treat upward rushing asthma of Lung Qi, regardless of duration:
Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba, roots removed, joints kept, cut into inches, boiled water skimmed of foam, sun-dried, 6 liang) Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, roasted, 1 liang) Gui (Cinnamomi Ramulus, coarse bark removed, half liang) Xingren (Pruni Armeniaci Semen, soaked in water, skin removed...).
The above four ingredients are cut like hemp seeds. Use five sheng of water, in a silver or earthenware vessel, slow fire decoct to obtain three sheng. Clarify and let cool to warm. Take half sheng per dose. After taking, remove pillow and lie supine; asthma will stop immediately. Store remaining medicine in a clean bottle, keep warm in hot water, and take slowly.

Formula for Pu Xiao Wan to treat lung asthma and rapid breathing, inability to lie down, and ten types of water diseases:
Pu Xiao (Natrii Sulfas) Mang Xiao (Natrii Sulfas, refined, 2 liang each) Xiaoshi (Natrii Nitras, 1 liang, ground fine with previous two) Xijiao (Rhinocerotis Cornu, shaved) Jiaomu (Zanthoxyli Semen, slightly fried, ground together, 1 liang each) Langdangzi (Daturae Semen, floated ones removed, boiled until sprouted, dried and fried black) Tian Ting Li (Lepidii Fructus, fried between paper until purple, half liang each) Xingren (Pruni Armeniaci Semen, soaked in water, skin and pointed ends removed, double-kernel bran-fried, 2 liang, ground into paste with previous two).
The above eight ingredients are ground evenly, mixed with jujube pulp and pounded 300-500 times. Form pills the size of sophora seeds. Take fifteen pills delivered with jujube decoction. Time is not restricted.

Formula for Xie Fei Tang to treat lung asthma and rapid breathing with restlessness in sitting and lying:
Sanggen Baipi (Mori Cortex, cut) Tian Ting Li (Lepidii Fructus, fried between paper).
The above two ingredients are equal parts, coarsely crushed and sifted. Take three qian bi per dose, with one sheng of water, decoct to 60%, strain, and take warm after meals. Mild diarrhea is the goal.

Formula for Mahuang Sheng Jiang Tang to treat lung asthma and rapid breathing:
Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba, roots and joints removed, boiled, foam skimmed off, dried, 1 liang) Wuweizi (Schisandrae Chinensis Fructus) Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, roasted, 2 liang each) Xingren (Pruni Armeniaci Semen, skin and pointed ends removed, double-kernel, 80 pieces) Danyezhu Ye (Lophatheri Folium)...
The above six ingredients are cut like hemp seeds. Take six qian bi per dose, with two sheng of water, decoct to obtain one sheng, strain, and take warm. Three times daily.

Formula for Gancao Jiegeng Tang to treat irregular lung asthma and rapid breathing with pus in the throat:
Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, roasted, half fen) Jiegeng (Platycodonis Radix, fried, three fen).
The above two ingredients are cut like hemp seeds. Use two sheng of water, decoct to obtain one sheng, divide into two doses. Take one dose on an empty stomach before morning meal.

Formula for Huang Qin Tang to treat long-term lung asthma and rapid breathing, sounds in throat, and Upper Jiao heat stagnation:
Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix, black heart removed) Xingren (Pruni Armeniaci Semen, skin and pointed ends removed, fried) Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba, roots and joints removed, boiled in water, foam skimmed off, dried) Qianghuo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix, rhizome head removed) Renshen (Ginseng Radix) Shengma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma)...
The above nine ingredients are coarsely crushed and sifted. Take three qian bi per dose, with one sheng of water, boil three to five times, strain, and take after meals before bed. If not cured, take the following Ting Li Wan.

Formula for Ting Li Wan:
Tinglizi (Lepidii Semen, fried between paper, half liang) Qiandan (Minii Preparatum, finely ground) Pishuang (Arsenici Trioxidum, exposed to night dew for seven nights, collected and finely ground) Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma, washed seven times in water to remove slipperiness, dried) Qianghuo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix, remove...)
The above seven ingredients, except Pishuang and Qiandan, are pounded into powder and ground extremely fine. Mix with jujube pulp to form pills the size of mung beans, coated with Cinnabar. Take three pills after meals delivered with scallion tea decoction. For those with strong Qi, increase to five to seven pills.

Formula for Fang Ji Wan to treat Lung Qi coughing, asthma, rapid breathing, and inability to sit or lie comfortably:
Fangji (Stephaniae Tetrandrae Radix, 1 liang) Chenjupi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium, soaked in water, white pith removed, dried, half liang) Tian Ting Li (Lepidii Fructus, slightly fried between paper, three fen) Zhuya Zhaojia (Gleditsiae Sinensis Fructus, black skin removed, fried with lard, 1 liang).
The above four ingredients are pounded into powder, mixed with boiled jujube pulp and pounded 300 times. Form pills the size of sophora seeds. Take ten to fifteen pills per dose, delivered with a decoction of Mori Cortex, after meals before bed.

Formula for Si Shen Tang to treat lung asthma:
Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba, roots and joints removed, soaked in water, foam removed, 1 liang) Xingren (Pruni Armeniaci Semen, skin and pointed ends removed, bran-fried, 25 pieces) Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, roasted, half liang) Wuweizi (Schisandrae Chinensis Fructus, 1 liang).
The above four ingredients are cut like hemp seeds. Take five qian bi per dose, with two sheng of water, decoct to obtain one sheng, strain, and take warm. Lie supine for a moment after taking.

Formula for Shui Liao San to treat long-term Lung Qi issues, asthma and rapid breathing with inability to sit or lie comfortably, and thick sticky saliva:
Shuiliao (Polygoni Hydropiperis Herba) Fupenzi (Rubiae Fructus) Wuweizi (Schisandrae Chinensis Fructus) Jing Sanleng (Sparganii Rhizoma, processed) Xiangzi (Costi Fructus, fried) Zhaojiazi (Gleditsiae Sinensis Fructus, processed) Sanggen Baipi (Mori Cortex, 1 liang each) Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, roasted, 2 qian).
The above eight ingredients are pounded and sifted into powder. Take four qian bi per dose, with one large sheng of water, decoct to 70%, strain, and take warm.

Formula for Zi Su San to treat Lung Qi stagnation, coughing with immediate asthma and oppression upon onset:
Zisu Jingye (Perillae Caulis et Folium) Zhuling (Polyporus) Chenjupi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium, 1 liang each, soaked in water, white pith removed, dried) Madouling (Aristolochiae Fructus, seven pieces, finely cut including skin) Sanggen Baipi (Mori Cortex, cut small, coarse skin removed) Maimendong (Ophiopogonis Tuber) Dafupi (Arecae Pericarpium, cut) Chi Fuling (Poria cum Ligno Rubrum, skin removed) Zhike (Aurantii Fructus, 1 liang each, bran-fried until slightly yellow, pith removed).
The above nine ingredients are pounded and sifted into powder. Take four qian bi per dose, with one medium sheng of water, add half fen of ginger, decoct to 60%, strain, and take at any time.

Formula for Mahuang San to treat lung asthma and rapid breathing with abdominal and hypochondriac pain:
Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba, 2 liang, roots and joints removed) Chi Fuling (Poria cum Ligno Rubrum) Guixin (Cinnamomi Ramulus, 1 liang each) Jiegeng (Platycodonis Radix, 1.5 liang, rhizome head removed) Xingren (Pruni Armeniaci Semen, 49 pieces, soaked in water, skin and pointed ends removed...)
The above six ingredients are pounded and sifted into powder. Take four qian bi per dose, with one medium sheng of water, decoct to 60%, strain, and take warm at any time.

Formula for Gui Pi San to treat Lung organ asthma and rapid breathing, chest and diaphragm stagnation, and unfavorable Large Intestine movement:
Gui (Cinnamomi Ramulus, coarse bark removed) Chenjupi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium, soaked in water, white pith removed, dried, 1 liang each) Bai Binglang (Arecae Semen, cut, 1.5 liang) Qian Niu Zi (Pharbitidis Semen, half raw half cooked, 2 liang).
The above four ingredients are pounded into powder. Take three qian bi per dose, mixed with warm wine, taken on an empty stomach before meals, twice daily.

Formula for Zhu [Missing Character] San to treat chronic Lung Qi conditions that do not heal:
Zhu [Missing Character] (One whole piece, fat removed, finely cut) Nin Fen (Calomel, 1 liang).
The above two ingredients are placed in a porcelain bottle, sealed tightly, leaving a small hole on top. When smoke is exhausted, grind finely. Take two qian bi per dose, mixed with grain water on an empty stomach.

Formula for Qing Fei San to treat lung asthma and shortness of breath:
Putuye (Ficus tikoua Folium - Putuye leaves resemble mulberry leaves but are softer and thicker, white on back like tanned sheepskin, evergreen, flowers like clove stamens very thin like silk hanging down, swaying in wind, flowers appear late winter and spread spring, fruit like cornelian cherry, sour taste edible, ripens with wheat, tree is large, named Banshe in Wu, Tang in Jiangnan, Zhiqiantangqiu in Beijing, Huangponai in Xianghan.)
The above single ingredient is pounded into fine powder. Take two qian bi per dose, mixed with warm water, take during attacks. A person suffering from asthma for thirty years was cured by taking this. For severe cases, after taking medicine, small itchy rashes may appear on the chest, indicating the disease will subside. Another method uses equal parts of Renshen.