Two-Mother Decoction

Two-Mother Decoction,For lung consumption with excess heat, characterized by wheezing, coughing, restlessness, and fever, with facial and ocular edema.

Formulas Name : Two-Mother Decoction

Chinese Name : 二母汤

Drug Formulation

Anemarrhena rhizome 1 qian, Fritillaria bulb (core removed) 1 qian, Apricot kernel (skin and tip removed) 1 qian, Sweet shepherd’s purse (roasted) 1 qian, Trichosanthes seed (oil removed) 1 qian, Gentiana root 1 qian, White mulberry bark 1 qian, Scutellaria root 1 qian, Dried tangerine peel 1 qian, Licorice root (roasted) 0.5 fen.

Source

*Compilation of Medical Manuscripts*, Volume 13.

Benefits

For lung consumption with excess heat, characterized by wheezing, coughing, restlessness, and fever, with facial and ocular edema.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Two-Mother Decoction,*Compilation of Medical Manuscripts*, Volume 13.,For lung consumption with excess heat, characterized by wheezing, coughing, restlessness, and fever, with facial and ocular edema.

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