Di Luo, Gan Ju, Xuan Shen, and Dong Quai Decoction

Di Luo, Gan Ju, Xuan Shen, and Dong Quai Decoction,Lung abscess. Pain in the chest and diaphragm, with coughing causing particular pain; shortness of breath when pressing on the chest.

Formulas Name : Di Luo, Gan Ju, Xuan Shen, and Dong Quai Decoction

Chinese Name : 地罗甘桔玄冬汤

Drug Formulation

2 liang Scrophularia, 1 liang Ophiopogon, 1 liang Jin Di Luo, 1 liang raw licorice, 5 qian Platycodon, 5 qian Fritillaria.

Source

From *Dongtian Aozi*, Volume 6.

Benefits

Lung abscess. Pain in the chest and diaphragm, with coughing causing particular pain; shortness of breath when pressing on the chest.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally. Half the abscess resolves after one dose; complete recovery occurs after 2–3 doses.

Di Luo, Gan Ju, Xuan Shen, and Dong Quai Decoction,From *Dongtian Aozi*, Volume 6.,Lung abscess. Pain in the chest and diaphragm, with coughing causing particular pain; shortness of breath when pressing on the chest.

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