Mr. Yang, a 50-year-old legal official in Beijing, suffered from severe asthma and chronic cough for over two decades. His coughing episodes frequently led to loss of consciousness, despite consultations with numerous physicians who prescribed various tonics targeting “Yin Deficiency” (a TCM concept of vital fluid depletion).
During a social gathering, he described his frustration: “Every practitioner insisted I needed Yin-nourishing supplements.” My crucial observation—”Do you experience facial flushing and shortness of breath during attacks?”—revealed characteristic symptoms of phlegm-heat obstruction.
Clinical Findings:
Pulse diagnosis: Slippery-wiry pulse at the right cun/guan positions (TCM indicators for lung/stomach systems)
Pathology confirmation: Stubborn mucus accumulation in respiratory-digestive pathways
Treatment Protocol:
Prescribed 9g Mengshi Guntan Wan (Chlorite Schistosum Phlegm-Removing Pill), a classic formula containing:
Mengshi (chlorite schist) – Resolves stubborn phlegm
Dahuang (rhubarb) – Purges heat accumulation
Huangqin (skullcap) – Clears inflammatory heat
Outcome:
Within 24 hours of administration, Mr. Yang expelled substantial dark mucoid discharge, followed by complete respiratory relief. “This worked better than decades of vitamin supplements!” he marveled, becoming an advocate for TCM’s evidence-based applications.
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