Sro lo bdun thang
Rhodiola 5 Decoction
Tradition:
Tibetan
Source / Author:
Herb Name | Latin | Amount |
|---|---|---|
Rhodiola crenulata | ||
Laccifer lacca | ||
Rubia cordifolia | ||
Symplocos paniculata | ||
‘Bras bu gsum (Triphala) | Triphala | equal parts |
Preparation:
Decoction (prepared from a coarse powder of the above herbs)
Function:
Benefits the Lungs, Clears Heat, Stops Cough and Wheezing
Use:
“This medicine helps with all eight Lung diseases”
1. Cough
2. Asthma
3. Breathlessness
4. Pneumonia
Dose:
A standard decoction is prepared and a small cupful is taken 3 times per day.
Cautions:
Not suited for use during Pregnancy.
Modifications:
1. Licorice would be a good addition (which is a component of Rhodiola 4 Decoction)
Comment:
This is better suited to more complex conditions than Rhodiola 4 Decoction. Due to the addition of Triphala, it is more suited to conditions which involve the Three Humors (Wine, Bile and Phlegm). In addition, the combination of Lacca and Madder make this suited to chronic Lung disease with a component of Blood Stasis.
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