Traditional Chinese medicine for treating cough

Abstract

The application discloses a traditional Chinese medicine for treating cough, and particularly relates to the technical field of traditional Chinese medicines. The traditional Chinese medicine for treating cough is made of the following medicinal materials: 10g of Radix Bupleuri, 10g of Radix Scophulariae, 10-20g of Radix Codonopsis, 9g of Rhizoma Pinelliae Praeparatum, 10g of Exocarpium Citri Grandis, 15g of Poria, 10g of Poria, 10g of Aniseed, 10g of Almond, 6-10g of Fructus Aurantii Immaturus, 10-15g of Flos Lonicerae Japonicae, 10g of Herba Inulae, 10g of Rhizoma Dioscoreae Nipponicae, 10g of Radix Bistortae, 6g of Radix Saposhnikoviae, 10g of Semen Persicae, 15g of Fructus Crataegi, and 10g of Fructus Tribuli. The traditional Chinese medicine for treating cough provided by the application has better treatment effect on cough, and the four-course cure rate can reach 95%. In particular, the traditional Chinese medicine has better treatment effect on patients with long-term cough, spleen and lung qi deficiency, wind evil, and unexpended lung qi.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of traditional Chinese medicine technology, and in particular to a traditional Chinese medicine for treating cough. Background Technology

[0002] Cough is a clinical symptom characterized by a cough sound or phlegm, caused by external or internal factors leading to impaired lung function, upward reversal of lung qi, and impact on the airways. Historically, cough without phlegm was called "cough," phlegm without sound was called "sou," and both phlegm and sound were called "cough." Cough is both an independent symptom and a symptom of various lung diseases. The *Huangdi Neijing* (Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic) systematically discusses the causes, symptoms, classification, prognosis, and treatment of cough, explaining how climate change, the influence of the six qi (six pathogenic factors), and the lung's role in causing cough. For example, the *Suwen* (Plain Questions) states, "Diseases caused by the five qi... manifest as cough in the lungs." Zhang Zhongjing's *Shanghan Zabing Lun* (Treatise on Febrile and Miscellaneous Diseases) from the Han Dynasty not only proposed many effective prescriptions for treating cough but also reflected the idea of ​​differentiating and treating cough based on syndrome differentiation. Chao Yuanfang's *Zhubing Yuanhou Lun* (Treatise on the Origins and Symptoms of Various Diseases) from the Sui Dynasty, building upon the *Neijing*'s discussion of visceral cough, further elaborated on the clinical symptoms of different types of cough, such as wind-cough and cold-cough. In his book "Complete Works of Jingyue" during the Ming Dynasty, Zhang Jingyue divided cough into two categories: external and internal. In "Miscellaneous Writings of Ming Dynasty Physicians", he pointed out that the treatment of cough "must be differentiated between new and old, deficiency and excess". By this time, the theory of cough had gradually become more complete and in line with clinical practice.

[0003] The primary organ affected by cough is the lung. Whether caused by external pathogenic factors (the six evils) or internal pathogenic factors, all pathogenic factors invade the lung and cause cough. Therefore, the *Jingyue Quanshu* (Complete Works of Jingyue) states in its chapter on cough, "Although there are many types of cough, they are all lung diseases." The *Suwen* (Plain Questions) chapter on cough points out that "all five viscera and six bowels can cause cough, not just the lung." This indicates that the affected organs for cough are not limited to the lung; any organ dysfunction affecting the lung can be related to cough. Cough is divided into exogenous cough and endogenous cough. Exogenous cough is often caused by sudden changes in climate or improper care. The six evils invade through the mouth, nose, or skin, causing the lung qi to be constricted and the lung to lose its descending function. The *Hejian Liushu* (Six Books of Hejian) chapter on cough states, "Cold, heat, dampness, dryness, wind, and fire—the six qi—all cause cough," which refers to this. Cough due to external pathogens is of an excess nature, caused by external pathogens invading the lungs and obstructing the flow of lung qi. The pathological factors are mostly wind-cold, and during the course of the disease, wind-cold can transform into heat, wind-heat into dryness, or lung heat can steam fluids into phlegm. Cough due to internal injury includes diet, emotional factors, and lung disease itself. The nature of cough due to internal injury is a combination of excess pathogens and deficiency of vital qi. In cases involving other organs and the lungs, excess pathogens often lead to deficiency of vital qi, while lung disease often leads to excess due to deficiency. Treatment of cough should differentiate between excess pathogens, vital qi, and deficiency / excess. Cough due to external pathogens is mostly an excess pattern, therefore the treatment principle is to expel pathogens and benefit the lungs. Depending on whether the pathogen is wind-cold, wind-heat, or wind-dryness, treatment should employ methods such as dispelling wind, dispersing cold, clearing heat, and moistening dryness. Cough due to internal injury is mostly an excess pattern of pathogens and a deficiency of vital qi, therefore the treatment principle is to expel pathogens and strengthen vital qi, addressing both the root cause and the symptoms. Depending on whether the pathogen is "phlegm" or "fire," treatment should focus on expelling phlegm or clearing fire, while nourishing yin or tonifying qi is appropriate for deficiency.

[0004] In clinical practice, wind-cough (wind-induced spasm syndrome) has not received sufficient attention. However, clinical observation reveals a large number of patients exhibiting wind-cough symptoms, characterized by an irritating dry cough, usually quite severe, worsening at night. It is triggered or aggravated by colds, cold air, or cooking fumes, without obvious wheezing symptoms. Wind-cough differs from acute coughs caused by wind-cold, wind-heat, or wind-dryness, and belongs to post-infectious cough or cough-variant asthma. The *Zhu Bing Yuan Hou Lun* (Treatise on the Causes and Symptoms of Various Diseases) vividly describes the characteristics of wind-cough, including itchy throat, choking cough, shortness of breath, and difficulty breathing. Because wind-cough occurs at irregular times, worsens at night, and is accompanied by itchy throat, treatment should focus on dispelling wind and pathogens, clearing the lungs and stopping the cough, while also tonifying lung qi. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of the above situation and to overcome the defects of the existing technology, the present invention provides a traditional Chinese medicine for treating cough that can effectively treat cough.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows: A traditional Chinese medicine for treating coughs is made from the following medicinal materials: Bupleurum 10g, Scutellaria baicalensis 10g, Codonopsis pilosula 10-20g, Pinellia ternata 9g, Citrus reticulata peel 10g, Poria cocos 15g, Atractylodes macrocephala 10g, Platycodon grandiflorus 10g, Prunus armeniaca 10g, Citrus aurantium 6-10g, Eriobotrya japonica 10-15g, Inula japonica 10g, Dioscorea nipponica 10g, Cynanchum paniculatum 10g, Saposhnikovia divaricata 6g, Prunus persica 10g, Crataegus pinnatifida 15g, Tribulus terrestris 10g.

[0007] A traditional Chinese medicine for treating coughs is made from the following medicinal materials: Bupleurum 10g, Scutellaria baicalensis 10g, Codonopsis pilosula 10-20g, Pinellia ternata 9g, Citrus reticulata peel 10g, Poria cocos 15g, Atractylodes macrocephala (fried) 10g, Platycodon grandiflorus 10g, Prunus armeniaca 10g, Citrus aurantium (fried with wheat bran) 6-10g, Eriobotrya japonica (honey-processed) 10-15g, Inula japonica (honey-processed) 10g, Dioscorea nipponica 10g, Cynanchum paniculatum 10g, Saposhnikovia divaricata 6g, Prunus persica 10g, Crataegus pinnatifida (fried) 15g, Tribulus terrestris (fried) 10g, Salvia miltiorrhiza 10g.

[0008] A traditional Chinese medicine for treating coughs is made from the following medicinal materials: Bupleurum 10g, Scutellaria baicalensis 10g, Codonopsis pilosula 10-20g, Pinellia ternata 9g, Citrus reticulata peel 10g, Poria cocos 15g, Atractylodes macrocephala (fried) 10g, Platycodon grandiflorus 10g, Prunus armeniaca 10g, Citrus aurantium (fried with wheat bran) 6-10g, Eriobotrya japonica leaf (honey-processed) 10-15g, Inula japonica (honey-processed) 10g, Dioscorea nipponica 10g, Cynanchum paniculatum 10g, Saposhnikovia divaricata 6g, Prunus persica kernel 10g, Crataegus pinnatifida (fried) 15g, Tribulus terrestris (fried) 10g, Rhodiola rosea 10g.

[0009] A traditional Chinese medicine for treating coughs is made from the following medicinal materials: Bupleurum 10g, Scutellaria baicalensis 10g, Codonopsis pilosula 10-20g, Pinellia ternata 9g, Citrus reticulata peel 10g, Poria cocos 15g, Atractylodes macrocephala 10g, Platycodon grandiflorus 10g, Prunus armeniaca 10g, Citrus aurantium 6-10g, Eriobotrya japonica 10-15g, Inula japonica 10g, Dioscorea nipponica 10g, Cynanchum paniculatum 10g, Saposhnikovia divaricata 6g, Prunus persica 10g, Crataegus pinnatifida 15g, Tribulus terrestris 10g, Prunus mume 10g.

[0010] A traditional Chinese medicine for treating coughs is made from the following medicinal materials: Bupleurum 10g, Scutellaria baicalensis 10g, Codonopsis pilosula 10-20g, Pinellia ternata 9g, Citrus reticulata peel 10g, Poria cocos 15g, Atractylodes macrocephala (fried) 10g, Platycodon grandiflorus 10g, Prunus armeniaca 10g, Citrus aurantium (fried with wheat bran) 6-10g, Eriobotrya japonica (honey-processed) 10-15g, Inula japonica (honey-processed) 10g, Dioscorea nipponica 10g, Cynanchum paniculatum 10g, Saposhnikovia divaricata 6g, Prunus persica 10g, Crataegus pinnatifida (fried) 15g, Tribulus terrestris (fried) 10g, Zingiber officinale (dried) 10g.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: (1) This invention has a good therapeutic effect on cough, especially for patients with chronic cough, spleen and lung deficiency, wind-evil, and lung qi stagnation. These patients are often troubled by cough for a long time, which may even affect their sleep and daily life. This invention can effectively improve cough symptoms and improve the quality of life of patients. (2) Generally, two courses of treatment (7 doses constitute one course of treatment) of this invention can produce significant effects, with an effective rate of over 90%. Detailed Implementation

[0012] The following embodiments further illustrate the present invention, and the embodiments of the present invention include, but are not limited to, the following embodiments. Example

[0013] The traditional Chinese medicine for treating cough provided by this invention includes: Bupleurum chinense 10g, Scutellaria baicalensis 10g, Codonopsis pilosula 10g, Pinellia ternata 9g, Citrus reticulata peel 10g, Poria cocos 15g, Atractylodes macrocephala (fried) 10g, Platycodon grandiflorus 10g, Prunus armeniaca 10g, Citrus aurantium (fried with wheat bran) 6g, Eriobotrya japonica leaf (honey-processed) 10g, Inula japonica (honey-processed) 10g, Dioscorea nipponica 10g, Cynanchum paniculatum 10g, Saposhnikovia divaricata 6g, Prunus persica kernel 10g, Crataegus pinnatifida (fried) 15g, and Tribulus terrestris (fried) 10g.

[0014] In this embodiment, the Chinese medicine for treating cough is prepared by decoction: the amount of water is 6-10 times the total weight of the medicinal materials, the time is 30-60 minutes for the first decoction and 20-30 minutes for the second decoction; it is worth noting that the medicine should be boiled over high heat first, then simmered over low heat, and finally the liquid should be extracted and taken once a day for seven days as one course of treatment, followed by a follow-up examination at the hospital.

[0015] This example is mainly for patients with milder symptoms. Example

[0016] The traditional Chinese medicine for treating cough provided by this invention includes: Bupleurum chinense 10g, Scutellaria baicalensis 10g, Codonopsis pilosula 15g, Pinellia ternata 9g, Citrus reticulata peel 10g, Poria cocos 15g, Atractylodes macrocephala (fried) 10g, Platycodon grandiflorus 10g, Prunus armeniaca 10g, Citrus aurantium (fried with wheat bran) 6g, Eriobotrya japonica leaf (honey-processed) 10g, Inula japonica (honey-processed) 10g, Dioscorea nipponica 10g, Cynanchum paniculatum 10g, Saposhnikovia divaricata 6g, Prunus persica kernel 10g, Crataegus pinnatifida (fried) 15g, and Tribulus terrestris (fried) 10g.

[0017] In this embodiment, the Chinese medicine for treating cough is prepared by decoction: the amount of water is 6-10 times the total weight of the medicinal materials, the time is 30-60 minutes for the first decoction and 20-30 minutes for the second decoction; it is worth noting that the medicine should be boiled over high heat first, then simmered over low heat, and finally the liquid should be extracted and taken once a day for seven days as one course of treatment, followed by a follow-up examination at the hospital.

[0018] In this embodiment, the dosage of Codonopsis pilosula is increased to 15g, mainly to address the general fatigue, poor mental state, and drowsiness experienced by patients with cough. Codonopsis pilosula can enhance physical strength and improve fatigue, and appropriately increasing the dosage can improve the above-mentioned symptoms in patients. Example

[0019] The traditional Chinese medicine for treating cough provided by this invention includes: Bupleurum chinense 10g, Scutellaria baicalensis 10g, Codonopsis pilosula 20g, Pinellia ternata 9g, Citrus reticulata peel 10g, Poria cocos 15g, Atractylodes macrocephala (fried) 10g, Platycodon grandiflorus 10g, Prunus armeniaca 10g, Citrus aurantium (fried with wheat bran) 6g, Eriobotrya japonica (honey-processed) 10g, Inula japonica (honey-processed) 10g, Dioscorea nipponica 10g, Cynanchum paniculatum 10g, Saposhnikovia divaricata 6g, Prunus persica 10g, Crataegus pinnatifida (fried) 15g, and Tribulus terrestris (fried) 10g.

[0020] In this embodiment, the Chinese medicine for treating cough is prepared by decoction: the amount of water is 6-10 times the total weight of the medicinal materials, the time is 30-60 minutes for the first decoction and 20-30 minutes for the second decoction; it is worth noting that the medicine should be boiled over high heat first, then simmered over low heat, and finally the liquid should be extracted and taken once a day for seven days as one course of treatment, followed by a follow-up examination at the hospital.

[0021] In this embodiment, the dosage of Codonopsis pilosula is increased to 20g, mainly to address the severe fatigue, poor mental state, and drowsiness experienced by patients due to cough. Codonopsis pilosula can enhance physical strength and improve fatigue, and appropriately increasing the dosage can improve the above-mentioned symptoms in patients. Example

[0022] The traditional Chinese medicine for treating cough provided by this invention includes: Bupleurum chinense 10g, Scutellaria baicalensis 10g, Codonopsis pilosula 10g, Pinellia ternata 9g, Citrus reticulata peel 10g, Poria cocos 15g, Atractylodes macrocephala (fried) 10g, Platycodon grandiflorus 10g, Prunus armeniaca 10g, Citrus aurantium (fried with wheat bran) 10g, Eriobotrya japonica leaf (honey-processed) 10g, Inula japonica (honey-processed) 10g, Dioscorea nipponica 10g, Cynanchum paniculatum 10g, Saposhnikovia divaricata 6g, Prunus persica kernel 10g, Crataegus pinnatifida (fried) 15g, and Tribulus terrestris (fried) 10g.

[0023] In this embodiment, the Chinese medicine for treating cough is prepared by decoction: the amount of water is 6-10 times the total weight of the medicinal materials, the time is 30-60 minutes for the first decoction and 20-30 minutes for the second decoction; it is worth noting that the medicine should be boiled over high heat first, then simmered over low heat, and finally the liquid should be extracted and taken once a day for seven days as one course of treatment, followed by a follow-up examination at the hospital.

[0024] In Examples 1-3, which are mostly used in the first course of treatment for patients with cough, constipation may occur because the patient has taken any one of the Chinese medicines for treating cough in Examples 1-3 for one course of treatment. In order to avoid the constipation from worsening and to appropriately reduce the constipation in the second course of treatment, the dosage of stir-fried bitter orange peel is increased to 10g in this example. Example

[0025] The traditional Chinese medicine for treating cough provided by this invention includes: Bupleurum chinense 10g, Scutellaria baicalensis 10g, Codonopsis pilosula 10g, Pinellia ternata 9g, Citrus reticulata peel 10g, Poria cocos 15g, Atractylodes macrocephala (fried) 10g, Platycodon grandiflorus 10g, Prunus armeniaca 10g, Citrus aurantium (fried with wheat bran) 6g, Eriobotrya japonica (honey-processed) 15g, Inula japonica (honey-processed) 10g, Dioscorea nipponica 10g, Cynanchum paniculatum 10g, Saposhnikovia divaricata 6g, Prunus persica 10g, Crataegus pinnatifida (fried) 15g, and Tribulus terrestris (fried) 10g.

[0026] In this embodiment, the Chinese medicine for treating cough is prepared by decoction: the amount of water is 6-10 times the total weight of the medicinal materials, the time is 30-60 minutes for the first decoction and 20-30 minutes for the second decoction; it is worth noting that the medicine should be boiled over high heat first, then simmered over low heat, and finally the liquid should be extracted and taken once a day for seven days as one course of treatment, followed by a follow-up examination at the hospital.

[0027] This embodiment is mainly for patients with severe cough. Appropriately increasing the dosage of loquat leaves can enhance the effects of moisturizing the lungs, relieving cough, clearing the lungs, and resolving phlegm. Example

[0028] The traditional Chinese medicine for treating cough provided by this invention includes: Bupleurum chinense 10g, Scutellaria baicalensis 10g, Codonopsis pilosula 10g, Pinellia ternata 9g, Citrus reticulata peel 10g, Poria cocos 15g, Atractylodes macrocephala (fried) 10g, Platycodon grandiflorus 10g, Prunus armeniaca 10g, Citrus aurantium (fried with wheat bran) 6g, Eriobotrya japonica leaf (honey-processed) 10g, Inula japonica (honey-processed) 10g, Dioscorea nipponica 10g, Cynanchum paniculatum 10g, Saposhnikovia divaricata 6g, Prunus persica kernel 10g, Crataegus pinnatifida (fried) 15g, Tribulus terrestris (fried) 10g, and Salvia miltiorrhiza 10g.

[0029] In this embodiment, the Chinese medicine for treating cough is prepared by decoction: the amount of water is 6-10 times the total weight of the medicinal materials, the time is 30-60 minutes for the first decoction and 20-30 minutes for the second decoction; it is worth noting that the medicine should be boiled over high heat first, then simmered over low heat, and finally the liquid should be extracted and taken once a day for seven days as one course of treatment, followed by a follow-up examination at the hospital.

[0030] This embodiment is mainly used for patients with chest pain and chest tightness caused by cough. The effects of Danshen include promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis, regulating qi and relieving pain. Example

[0031] The traditional Chinese medicine for treating cough provided by this invention includes: Bupleurum chinense 10g, Scutellaria baicalensis 10g, Codonopsis pilosula 10g, Pinellia ternata 9g, Citrus reticulata peel 10g, Poria cocos 15g, Atractylodes macrocephala (fried) 10g, Platycodon grandiflorus 10g, Prunus armeniaca 10g, Citrus aurantium (fried with wheat bran) 6g, Eriobotrya japonica (honey-processed) 10g, Inula japonica (honey-processed) 10g, Dioscorea nipponica 10g, Cynanchum paniculatum 10g, Saposhnikovia divaricata 6g, Prunus persica 10g, Crataegus pinnatifida (fried) 15g, Tribulus terrestris (fried) 10g, and Rhodiola rosea 10g.

[0032] In this embodiment, the Chinese medicine for treating cough is prepared by decoction: the amount of water is 6-10 times the total weight of the medicinal materials, the time is 30-60 minutes for the first decoction and 20-30 minutes for the second decoction; it is worth noting that the medicine should be boiled over high heat first, then simmered over low heat, and finally the liquid should be extracted and taken once a day for seven days as one course of treatment, followed by a follow-up examination at the hospital.

[0033] This embodiment is mainly used for some elderly people or patients with weak resistance, mainly because Rhodiola rosea has the function of enhancing immunity. Example

[0034] The traditional Chinese medicine for treating cough provided by this invention includes: Bupleurum chinense 10g, Scutellaria baicalensis 10g, Codonopsis pilosula 10g, Pinellia ternata 9g, Citrus reticulata peel 10g, Poria cocos 15g, Atractylodes macrocephala (fried) 10g, Platycodon grandiflorus 10g, Prunus armeniaca 10g, Citrus aurantium (fried with wheat bran) 6g, Eriobotrya japonica leaf (honey-processed) 10g, Inula japonica (honey-processed) 10g, Dioscorea nipponica 10g, Cynanchum paniculatum 10g, Saposhnikovia divaricata 6g, Prunus persica kernel 10g, Crataegus pinnatifida (fried) 15g, Tribulus terrestris (fried) 10g, and Prunus mume 10g.

[0035] In this embodiment, the Chinese medicine for treating cough is prepared by decoction: the amount of water is 6-10 times the total weight of the medicinal materials, the time is 30-60 minutes for the first decoction and 20-30 minutes for the second decoction; it is worth noting that the medicine should be boiled over high heat first, then simmered over low heat, and finally the liquid should be extracted and taken once a day for seven days as one course of treatment, followed by a follow-up examination at the hospital.

[0036] This embodiment is mainly used for patients with dry throat caused by cough, because dried plum can be used to treat symptoms of thirst and dry throat by promoting saliva production and quenching thirst. Example

[0037] The traditional Chinese medicine for treating cough provided by this invention includes: Bupleurum chinense 10g, Scutellaria baicalensis 10g, Codonopsis pilosula 10g, Pinellia ternata 9g, Citrus reticulata peel 10g, Poria cocos 15g, Atractylodes macrocephala (fried) 10g, Platycodon grandiflorus 10g, Prunus armeniaca 10g, Citrus aurantium (fried with wheat bran) 6g, Eriobotrya japonica leaf (honey-processed) 10g, Inula japonica (honey-processed) 10g, Dioscorea nipponica 10g, Cynanchum paniculatum 10g, Saposhnikovia divaricata 6g, Prunus persica kernel 10g, Crataegus pinnatifida (fried) 15g, Tribulus terrestris (fried) 10g, and Zingiber officinale (dried) 10g.

[0038] In this embodiment, the Chinese medicine for treating cough is prepared by decoction: the amount of water is 6-10 times the total weight of the medicinal materials, the time is 30-60 minutes for the first decoction and 20-30 minutes for the second decoction; it is worth noting that the medicine should be boiled over high heat first, then simmered over low heat, and finally the liquid should be extracted and taken once a day for seven days as one course of treatment, followed by a follow-up examination at the hospital.

[0039] This embodiment is mainly used for patients who are afraid of cold, because dried ginger has a good warming effect and can help dispel the cold in the body.

[0040] Treatment standards: Cure: Cough symptoms disappear; Significant effect: Cough changes from severe to mild or from moderate to absent; Effective: Cough changes from severe to moderate or from moderate to mild; Ineffective: Symptoms remain unchanged or worsen.

[0041] Treatment effect: A statistical analysis of 65 patients selected from numerous clinical cases over the past year after their first course of treatment is shown in the table below:

[0042] The table above shows that after the first course of treatment with the Chinese medicine for cough, the cure rate was 10.8%, the significant efficacy rate was 18.5%, the effective rate was 52.3%, and the ineffective rate was 18.5%. Patients with milder symptoms had better curative effects, while those with severe symptoms had poorer treatment results.

[0043] After the first course of treatment, the 65 patients were further treated with a second course of treatment, and those who responded well and those who did not were treated with a second course of treatment. The statistical analysis results are shown in the table below:

[0044] As can be seen from the table above, after the patients took the second course of the Chinese medicine for treating cough, only 6 patients did not experience any effect, and the overall effective rate of the two courses of treatment was over 90%.

[0045] After two courses of treatment, medication needs to be stopped, and the body needs to be gradually conditioned.

[0046] Typical Case: Patient 1, female, 41 years old, no pain, cough for more than 20 days. Present illness: cough with phlegm, white phlegm, difficult to cough up, cough is more severe at night, worsens after exposure to cold, itchy throat, no obvious fatigue, no fever, chills, etc., appetite is fair, sleep is average, bowel movements are normal, tongue is dark, coating is thin white and greasy, pulse is wiry and thready; diagnosis: cough disease.

[0047] After taking this Chinese medicine for one course of treatment, the patient's symptoms are as follows (present illness): cough is significantly reduced compared to before, with phlegm, white phlegm, which is not easy to cough up, cough is less at night than before, but worsens after being exposed to cold, itchy throat, no obvious fatigue, no fever, chills, etc., appetite is fair, sleep is average, bowel movements are normal, tongue is dark, coating is thin, white and greasy, and pulse is wiry and thready.

[0048] After taking this Chinese medicine for two courses of treatment, the patient presented with the following symptoms (present medical history): cough was less severe than before, with phlegm, white phlegm, which worsened after exposure to cold, no significant fatigue, no fever, chills, etc., appetite was fair, sleep was normal, bowel movements were normal, tongue was pale, coating was thin, white and greasy, and pulse was wiry and thready.

[0049] Patient 2, female, 34 years old, no pain, cough for more than 10 days. Present illness: cough with phlegm, thin white phlegm, easy to cough up, itchy throat, no sore throat, dry mouth and bitter taste, fatigue, aversion to cold, fair appetite, poor sleep, normal bowel movements, pale tongue, thin white and greasy coating, wiry and thready pulse.

[0050] After taking this Chinese medicine for one course of treatment, the patient's symptoms are as follows (present illness): cough is significantly reduced compared to before, with phlegm, thin white phlegm that is easy to cough up, itchy throat, no sore throat, dry mouth and bitter taste, fatigue, aversion to cold, fair appetite, poor sleep, normal bowel movements, pale tongue, thin white and greasy coating, and wiry and thready pulse.

[0051] After taking this traditional Chinese medicine for two courses of treatment, the patient presented with the following symptoms (present illness): no cough, no phlegm, fair appetite, normal sleep, and normal bowel movements.

[0052] After two courses of treatment, Patient Two's cough was cured.

Claims

1. A traditional Chinese medicine for treating cough, characterized in that, Made from the following medicinal materials: Bupleurum 10g, Scutellaria baicalensis 10g, Codonopsis pilosula 10-20g, Pinellia ternata 9g, Citrus reticulata peel 10g, Poria cocos 15g, Atractylodes macrocephala 10g, Platycodon grandiflorus 10g, Prunus armeniaca 10g, Citrus aurantium 6-10g, Eriobotrya japonica 10-15g, Inula japonica 10g, Dioscorea nipponica 10g, Cynanchum paniculatum 10g, Saposhnikovia divaricata 6g, Prunus persica 10g, Crataegus pinnatifida 15g, Tribulus terrestris 10g.

2. A traditional Chinese medicine for treating cough, characterized in that, Made from the following medicinal materials: Bupleurum 10g, Scutellaria baicalensis 10g, Codonopsis pilosula 10-20g, Pinellia ternata 9g, Citrus reticulata peel 10g, Poria cocos 15g, Atractylodes macrocephala (fried) 10g, Platycodon grandiflorus 10g, Prunus armeniaca 10g, Citrus aurantium (fried with wheat bran) 6-10g, Eriobotrya japonica (honey-processed) 10-15g, Inula japonica (honey-processed) 10g, Dioscorea nipponica 10g, Cynanchum paniculatum 10g, Saposhnikovia divaricata 6g, Prunus persica 10g, Crataegus pinnatifida (fried) 15g, Tribulus terrestris (fried) 10g, Salvia miltiorrhiza 10g.

3. A traditional Chinese medicine for treating cough, characterized in that, Made from the following medicinal materials: Bupleurum 10g, Scutellaria baicalensis 10g, Codonopsis pilosula 10-20g, Pinellia ternata 9g, Citrus reticulata peel 10g, Poria cocos 15g, Atractylodes macrocephala (fried) 10g, Platycodon grandiflorus 10g, Prunus armeniaca 10g, Citrus aurantium (fried with wheat bran) 6-10g, Eriobotrya japonica leaf (honey-processed) 10-15g, Inula japonica (honey-processed) 10g, Dioscorea nipponica 10g, Cynanchum paniculatum 10g, Saposhnikovia divaricata 6g, Prunus persica kernel 10g, Crataegus pinnatifida (fried) 15g, Tribulus terrestris (fried) 10g, Rhodiola rosea 10g.

4. A traditional Chinese medicine for treating cough, characterized in that, Made from the following medicinal materials: Bupleurum 10g, Scutellaria baicalensis 10g, Codonopsis pilosula 10-20g, Pinellia ternata 9g, Citrus reticulata peel 10g, Poria cocos 15g, Atractylodes macrocephala 10g, Platycodon grandiflorus 10g, Prunus armeniaca 10g, Citrus aurantium 6-10g, Eriobotrya japonica 10-15g, Inula japonica 10g, Dioscorea nipponica 10g, Cynanchum paniculatum 10g, Saposhnikovia divaricata 6g, Prunus persica 10g, Crataegus pinnatifida 15g, Tribulus terrestris 10g, Prunus mume 10g.

5. A traditional Chinese medicine for treating cough, characterized in that, Made from the following medicinal materials: Bupleurum 10g, Scutellaria baicalensis 10g, Codonopsis pilosula 10-20g, Pinellia ternata 9g, Citrus reticulata peel 10g, Poria cocos 15g, Atractylodes macrocephala (fried) 10g, Platycodon grandiflorus 10g, Prunus armeniaca 10g, Citrus aurantium (fried with wheat bran) 6-10g, Eriobotrya japonica (honey-processed) 10-15g, Inula japonica (honey-processed) 10g, Dioscorea nipponica 10g, Cynanchum paniculatum 10g, Saposhnikovia divaricata 6g, Prunus persica 10g, Crataegus pinnatifida (fried) 15g, Tribulus terrestris (fried) 10g, Zingiber officinale (dried) 10g.

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