Gantong Decoction

Gantong Decoction,For sudden onset of cough due to wind-pathogen invasion.

Formulas Name : Gantong Decoction

Chinese Name : 感通汤

Drug Formulation

Licorice (roasted, coarsely chopped) 1 liang, Ephedra (roots and nodes removed) 1 liang, Ligusticum (chopped) 1 liang, Aristolochia 1 liang, Fangfeng (branches removed) 1 liang, Yellow Gelatin (roasted and dried) 3 qian.

Source

From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 65.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For sudden onset of cough due to wind-pathogen invasion.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose, add 1 zhan of water, decoct until reduced to 7 fen, strain, and take warm after meals in the morning and evening.

Gantong Decoction,From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 65.,For sudden onset of cough due to wind-pathogen invasion.

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