Xia Chen’s Six Gentlemen Decoction

Xia Chen’s Six Gentlemen Decoction,For coughs caused by spleen deficiency resulting from overwork and fatigue, with poor appetite and thin, easily expelled phlegm.

Formulas Name : Xia Chen’s Six Gentlemen Decoction

Chinese Name : 夏陈六君汤

Drug Formulation

3 qian of Xilu Dang, 2 qian of Jiangxi Atractylodes (roasted), 3 qian of Poria cocos, 2 qian of Xian Banxia, 8 fen of Tangerine Peel, 4 fen of Fried Licorice, 3 qian of Huai Yam, 3 qian of Roasted Jujube Seed, 6 qian of Raw Coix Seed, 2 slices of Old Ginger (peeled), and 3 Jujubes (split).

Source

*Direct Pointers from Hao Jing*.

Benefits

For coughs caused by spleen deficiency resulting from overwork and fatigue, with poor appetite and thin, easily expelled phlegm.

Xia Chen’s Six Gentlemen Decoction,*Direct Pointers from Hao Jing*.,For coughs caused by spleen deficiency resulting from overwork and fatigue, with poor appetite and thin, easily expelled phlegm.

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