Shi Xia Pills

Shi Xia Pills,For phlegm-related cough.

Formulas Name : Shi Xia Pills

Chinese Name : 石夏丸

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Pinellia (soaked), 1 liang of Talc (calcined to remove fire toxicity).

Source

From the formula of the Office of Grand Tutor Meng of Ezhu, as cited in Volume 5 of *Zhu’s Collection of Proven Prescriptions*.

Processing

Form into pills using ginger paste, each the size of a paulownia seed.

Benefits

For phlegm-related cough.

Instructions for Use

Take as needed, washed down with plain hot water.

Shi Xia Pills,From the formula of the Office of Grand Tutor Meng of Ezhu, as cited in Volume 5 of *Zhu’s Collection of Proven Prescriptions*.,For phlegm-related cough.

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