Decoction for Clearing Cough, Quenching Thirst, Suppressing Fire, and Resolving Phlegm

Decoction for Clearing Cough, Quenching Thirst, Suppressing Fire, and Resolving Phlegm,For cough.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Clearing Cough, Quenching Thirst, Suppressing Fire, and Resolving Phlegm

Chinese Name : 清嗽止渴抑火化饮膏

Drug Formulation

Perilla Stem Seeds 3 qian, Xianhu 3 qian, Dried Tangerine Peel 2 qian, Tianhuafen 3 qian, Frosted Mulberry Leaves 3 qian, Chrysanthemum 3 qian, Ophiopogon 3 qian, Red Poria 3 qian, Roasted Barley Sprouts 3 qian, Shenqu 3 qian (roasted), Bamboo Shavings 2 qian, Raw Licorice 1 qian.

Source

From *Selected and Commented Medical Formulas of Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu*.

Processing

Decoct thoroughly in water, strain out the residue, then boil down to a concentrated decoction, and mix with refined honey to form a paste.

Benefits

For cough.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 spoonfuls per dose, washed down with plain boiled water.

Decoction for Clearing Cough, Quenching Thirst, Suppressing Fire, and Resolving Phlegm,From *Selected and Commented Medical Formulas of Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu*.,For cough.

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