Action and Indication: This formula nourishes the Yin, eliminates heat, moistens dryness, relieves cough and resolves sputum.
It is often used for Yin deficiency of both Lung and Kidney and for Inflammation from Deficient Fire. It is used for such symptoms as: Dry and painful throat, dry cough, asthma with bloody sputum, afternoon fever, dry mouth & dark urine, heat sensation in the hands and feet.
Contraindication: For a person with cough due to Shi (excessive) syndromes such as fever or with flu symptoms.