Akebia Decoction

Akebia Decoction,Lung distension, distension of the chest and diaphragm, wheezing and coughing, and pain in the Suqian region.

Formulas Name : Akebia Decoction

Chinese Name : 木通饮

Drug Formulation

Akebia stem 1.5 liang (chopped), Platycodon root 1.5 liang (roasted), white mulberry root bark 1.5 liang (chopped), Cimicifuga root 1.5 liang, Scutellaria root (with black core removed) 1.5 liang, Evodia fruit (roasted) 1 liang.

Source

From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 49.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

Lung distension, distension of the chest and diaphragm, wheezing and coughing, and pain in the Suqian region.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose; add 1.5 zhan of water and half a fen of raw Rehmannia root (sliced); decoct until reduced to 8 fen; strain and take while warm.

Akebia Decoction,From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 49.,Lung distension, distension of the chest and diaphragm, wheezing and coughing, and pain in the Suqian region.

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