White phlegm --- to warm the lungs--- ephedra, cinnamon branches, and fine pungent yellow phlegm--- to clear the lungs--- melon, Coptis chinensis, Nanxing sticky phlegm--- to moisten the lungs--- wheat winter, sea cucumber, and fritillary
author:Tai Chi Materia Medica
White phlegm --- warm lungs--- ephedra, cinnamon branches, and fine spices
Yellow phlegm --- clear lungs--- melons, coptis, and southern stars
Sticky phlegm --- moisten the lungs--- wheat winter, sand cucumber, and fritillary
Old phlegm --- to strengthen the spleen--- tangerine peel, banxia, and poria cocos