What are some good TCM prescriptions for treating tuberculous pleurisy?

Pleurisy is quite harmful and causes serious damage to the patient's body. The treatment of pleurisy is relatively difficult because there are many types of pleurisy. For example, tuberculous pleurisy is a relatively serious type. However, it can be gradually cured by using Chinese medicine prescriptions. So, what are the Chinese medicine prescriptions for treating tuberculous pleurisy?

Treating pleurisy with jujube and scutellaria baicalensis

【Functions and indications】Tonifies the middle and replenishes Qi, clears the lungs and relieves asthma. Mainly used to treat pleurisy.

[Ingredients of the folk remedy] 20 grams each of jujube and scutellaria baicalensis seeds.

[Usage and Dosage] Take 1 dose daily, decocted in water and taken in the morning and evening.

【Case Verification】15 cases of exudative pleurisy were treated and all were clinically cured. The fever usually subsides within 1 week, and the pleural effusion is basically eliminated in about 3 weeks.

Ephedra and cinnamon twigs for treating pleurisy

【Functions and indications】Drains the lungs and expels water. Mainly used to treat exudative pleurisy.

[Ingredients of the folk prescription] 6 grams of ephedra, 9 grams of cinnamon twig, 3 grams of asarum, 9 grams of scutellaria baicalensis, 9 grams of schisandra chinensis, 6 grams of licorice, 3 slices of ginger, and 5 dates.

[Usage and Dosage] Take 1 dose per day, decocted in water.

[Case Verification] This prescription was used to treat 36 patients, of whom 19 were cured, 13 were effective, and 4 were ineffective, with an overall effective rate of 88.9%.

Treating pleurisy with angelica and melon peel

【Functions and indications】Soothes the liver and promotes blood circulation, dredges and relieves pain. Mainly used to treat dry pleurisy.

[Ingredients of the folk remedy] 30 grams of Angelica root, 30 grams of Trichosanthes peel, 10 grams of Rubia root, 6 grams of stir-fried Citrus aurantium, 6 grams of Citrus aurantium peel, 10 grams of Corydalis yanhusuo, 6 grams of processed frankincense, 10 grams of Salvia miltiorrhiza, 10 grams of peach kernel, 6 grams of Dalbergia odorifera, 10 grams of Trichosanthes kirilowii, 15 grams of Prunella vulgaris, 15 grams of Houttuynia cordata, 6 grams of roasted pangolin, 6 grams of Toosendan fruit, 6 grams of Bupleurum, 15 grams of Taraxacum herb, 30 grams of Radix Trichosanthis, and 10 grams of White Sinapis.

[Usage and Dosage] Take 1 dose daily, decocted in water 3 times and taken in 3 doses. 30 doses constitute one course of treatment.

Rhubarb and Glauber's Salt for Pleurisy

【Functions and indications】Mainly used to treat tuberculous exudative pleurisy.

[Ingredients of the folk remedy] 9 grams each of rhubarb and Glauber's salt, and 3 grams of Gelsemium elegans.

[Usage and Dosage] Decoction the above medicine and take it twice a day, morning and evening, 1 dose per day.