Children’s Clear the Lungs 8 Pill

Tradition:

Tibetan / Mongolian

Source / Author:

Herb Name Cu gang (Tabasheer) Gur gum (Safflower) Gi wam (Bezoar) Gla sgan (Bistort) Glehnia root (Bei Sha Shen) * Hong len (Picrorrhiza) Tsan dan dkar po (White Sandal) Ophiopogon (Mai Men Dong) *

Latin Bambusae silicae Carthamus tinctorius Bezoar Polygonum bistorta Glehnia littoralis Picrorrhiza kurroa Santalum album Ophiopogon japonicus Amount 50 grams 40 grams 15 grams 40 grams ea. 5 grams ea. 50 grams

* Chinese sources give Glehnia and Ophiopogon root, neither of which are typically used in Tibetan Medicine. Chinese sources and Chinese manufacturers often apply Chinese herbs in Tibetan formulas. Evidently two Lung Yin nourishing herbs are indicated.

Preparation:

The herbs are powdered, then the powder of Bezoar and Tabasheer is added and mixed well, and with water form pills each weighing 40mg. Traditionally coated with a little Cinnabar, this is not done today; a little Dragons Blood powder may be used to color the pill if desired.

Function:

Clears Lung heat, stop Cough

Use:

1. Hyperactivity
2. Fever with Cough
3. Shortness of Breath
4. Heat disease in Children

Dose:

one-year old child: 7–11 pills (280-440mg), 2 or 3 times daily

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

This is based on Minster 3, composed of Bezoar, Safflower and Tabasheer.

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