Cheongpye-tang for Chronic Cough & Phlegm | Hansarang Korean Medicine Clinic, Daerim-dong
Cheongpye-tang for Chronic Phlegm and Cough At Hansarang Korean Medicine Clinic (Daerim-dong, Seoul) , Cheongpye-tang is used as a traditional herbal prescription for chronic phlegm and chronic cough . It is commonly applied as a natural expectorant and cough-soothing formula. Why Chronic Cough and Phlegm Persist Endless coughing and a throat clogged with phlegm can significantly reduce quality of life. Many people experience persistent respiratory symptoms due to fine dust exposure, recent viral infections (e.g., COVID-19) , or reduced immunity . In Korean medicine, these symptoms are not seen as a simple airway problem only; rather, they are often related to lung heat and phlegm-dampness accumulating in the respiratory system. Cheongpye-tang is a classic formula used to address this pattern. How Cheongpye-tang Works The word “Cheongpye” literally means “to clear the lungs.” In this context, lung “heat” corresponds to an inflammatory-like state that can lead to yellow, stick...