Ganju Decoction

Ganju Decoction,Lung abscess, with coughing up pus and blood.

Formulas Name : Ganju Decoction

Chinese Name : 甘桔汤

Drug Formulation

Platycodon, Angelica sinensis, Trichosanthes seed, Stephania root, Mulberry bark, Fritillaria, Apricot kernel (roasted), Licorice root, Coix seed, Lily bulb, Astragalus, and Scrophularia—each in equal parts.

Source

From *Baoming Gejue*, Volume 17.

Benefits

Lung abscess, with coughing up pus and blood.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Add 2 zhan of water and 2 slices of fresh ginger; decoct and take orally.

Ganju Decoction,From *Baoming Gejue*, Volume 17.,Lung abscess, with coughing up pus and blood.

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