Asarum and Schisandra Decoction

Asarum and Schisandra Decoction,When the lungs are affected by wind-pathogen, cold stagnates in the chest and diaphragm, causing dizziness and blurred vision, nasal congestion with a heavy voice, coughing and retching, fullness and distension in the chest and abdomen, and stabbing pain under the ribs.

Formulas Name : Asarum and Schisandra Decoction

Chinese Name : 细辛五味子汤

Drug Formulation

Schisandra berries 9 liang (roasted), Asarum (leaves and soil removed) 5 liang, aged tangerine peel (white pith removed) 2 liang, Galangal 1 liang (chopped, roasted), Licorice 2 liang (chopped, roasted).

Source

From *Yang’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 8.

Benefits

When the lungs are affected by wind-pathogen, cold stagnates in the chest and diaphragm, causing dizziness and blurred vision, nasal congestion with a heavy voice, coughing and retching, fullness and distension in the chest and abdomen, and stabbing pain under the ribs.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely chop the ingredients. Take 3 qian per dose; boil with 1.5 zhan of water until reduced to 7 fen; strain and take while hot, at any time of day.

Asarum and Schisandra Decoction,From *Yang’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 8.,When the lungs are affected by wind-pathogen, cold stagnates in the chest and diaphragm, causing dizziness and blurred vision, nasal congestion with a heavy voice, coughing and retching, fullness and distension in the chest and abdomen, and stabbing pain under the ribs.

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