Study On The Characteristics Of Prescription And Medication In Treating Cough In Yi Zong Bi Du

This article introduces the main academic thoughts of Li zhongzi,discusses his understanding of cough,with main focus on analyzing the 35 prescriptions for treating cough found in Yi Zong Bi Du.Cough can be divided into external evil invading lung type,phlegm dampness obstructing lung type,exuberant heat type,Qi blood deficiency type,Lung yin deficiency type,Kidney qi deficiency type.The clinical manifestations,etiology and pathogenesis,prescription and compatibility of medicines were explained in detail,and the characteristics of Li zhongzi in the treatment of cough were summarized.In Yi Zong Bi Du when treating external evil invading lung cough,it often uses Ephedra herb as diaphoretic relieving exterior syndrome,Ginger to warm lung and relieve cough,Pinellia ternata to dry dampness and resolve phlegm,Cinnamon twig to relieve muscle and sweat,Almond to relieve cough and asthma.The common herb combinations are Pinellia ternata with Ginger,Ephedra herb with Cinnamon twig,Ephedra herb with Almond.When treating phlegm dampness obstructing lung cough,it often uses Poria cocos to diuresis and dampness,Liquorice to tonify qi and spleen,Pinellia ternata to dry dampness and resolve phlegm.The common herb combinations are Poria cocos with Liquorice,Poria cocos with Pinellia ternata.In Yi Zong Bi Du when treating exuberant heat cough,it often uses Scutellaria baicalensis to clear Shangjiao heat,Coptis chinensis to clear Zhongjiao heat,Golden cypress to clear Xiajiao heat,Gypsum to clear lung and stomach heat,Rhizoma anemarrhenae to clear heat and nourish yin.When treating Qi blood deficiency cough,it often uses Ginseng to nourish vitality,Atractylodes macrocephala to invigorate qi and spleen,Liquorice to tonify qi and mediate Zhongjiao,Chinses angelica to tonify blood and promote blood circulation.The common herb combinations are Ginseng with Chinses angelica,Ginseng with Atractylodes macrocephala.In Yi Zong Bi Du when treating Lung yin deficiency cough,it often uses Almond to relieve cough and asthma,Donkey hide gelatin to nourish yin and moisten dryness,Schisandra chinensis to astringent lung and promote fluid production,Rhizoma anemarrhenae to clear heat and nourish yin,Wolfberry bark to cool blood and remove steam.The common herb combination is Almond,Donkey hide gelatin with Rhizoma anemarrhenae.When treating Kidney qi deficiency cough,it often uses Morinda officinalis to tonify kidney and strengthen bone,Cistanche deserticola to strengthen essence and nourish kidney,Psoralea corylifolia to strengthen yang and essence,Walnut meat to tonify kidney and warm lung,Chinese yam to tonify lung and kidney,Cinnamon to tonify fire and help yang.The common herb combination is Morinda officinalis,Cistanche deserticola with Psoralea corylifolia.