Pingchen Decoction

Pingchen Decoction,Food-induced malaria; symptoms of phlegm, cough, fullness, and oppression caused by injury from wind-cold or wind-dampness.

Formulas Name : Pingchen Decoction

Chinese Name : 平陈汤

Drug Formulation

Atractylodes lancea 2 qian, Pinellia ternata 2 qian, Glycyrrhiza uralensis 7 fen, Magnolia officinalis 1 qian 2 fen 5 li, Citrus reticulata 1 qian 2 fen 5 li, Poria cocos (red) 1 qian 2 fen 5 li.

Source

*Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 5.

Processing

Coarsely chop the above ingredients to make one dose.

Benefits

Food-induced malaria; symptoms of phlegm, cough, fullness, and oppression caused by injury from wind-cold or wind-dampness.

Instructions for Use

Add 3 slices of fresh ginger and 2 jujubes; decoct in water and take orally.

Pingchen Decoction,*Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 5.,Food-induced malaria; symptoms of phlegm, cough, fullness, and oppression caused by injury from wind-cold or wind-dampness.

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