Aristolochia Decoction

Aristolochia Decoction,For cough.

Formulas Name : Aristolochia Decoction

Chinese Name : 马兜铃饮

Drug Formulation

Aristolochia 0.5 liang, Cinnamon (with coarse bark removed) 1 fen, Sweet Shepherd’s Purse (lightly roasted) 0.5 liang.

Source

Formula from *Bo Ji* (Vol. 3); name cited in *Sheng Ji Zong Lu* (Vol. 65).

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For cough.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 qian per dose; add 1 zhan of water, decoct until reduced to 8 fen, and sip frequently so that the aroma of the medicine remains in the throat at all times.

Aristolochia Decoction,Formula from *Bo Ji* (Vol. 3); name cited in *Sheng Ji Zong Lu* (Vol. 65).,For cough.

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