Four-Ingredient Platycodon Decoction

Four-Ingredient Platycodon Decoction,A dry cough indicates phlegm stagnation and fire pathogen in the lung. Those who are frustrated or dissatisfied may suffer from this condition.

Formulas Name : Four-Ingredient Platycodon Decoction

Chinese Name : 四物桔梗汤

Drug Formulation

Angelica sinensis, Paeonia lactiflora, Rehmannia glutinosa (prepared), Platycodon grandiflorus, Phellodendron amurense (roasted), and Ligusticum chuanxiong.

Source

Formula from *Wan’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 2; name cited in *Yi Tong*, Volume 44.

Benefits

A dry cough indicates phlegm stagnation and fire pathogen in the lung. Those who are frustrated or dissatisfied may suffer from this condition.

Instructions for Use

Decoct 2 zhan of water until reduced to 8 fen; add bamboo sap and administer orally.

Four-Ingredient Platycodon Decoction,Formula from *Wan’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 2; name cited in *Yi Tong*, Volume 44.,A dry cough indicates phlegm stagnation and fire pathogen in the lung. Those who are frustrated or dissatisfied may suffer from this condition.

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