Decoction of Minor Pinellia with Poria, Further Augmented with Magnolia Bark and Apricot Kernels

Decoction of Minor Pinellia with Poria, Further Augmented with Magnolia Bark and Apricot Kernels,For summer-heat conditions affecting both Taiyin channels, presenting with cough, a heavy and hoarse voice, copious phlegm, mild thirst, and a reluctance to drink even when thirsty.

Formulas Name : Decoction of Minor Pinellia with Poria, Further Augmented with Magnolia Bark and Apricot Kernels

Chinese Name : 小半夏加茯苓汤再加厚朴杏仁方

Drug Formulation

8 qian of Pinellia, 6 qian of Poria (in chunks), 3 qian of Magnolia Bark, 5 qian of Ginger, and 3 qian of Apricot Kernels.

Source

*Treatise on Warm Diseases* (Wen Bing Tiao Bian), Volume 1.

Benefits

For summer-heat conditions affecting both Taiyin channels, presenting with cough, a heavy and hoarse voice, copious phlegm, mild thirst, and a reluctance to drink even when thirsty.

Instructions for Use

Boil 8 cups of Ganlan water down to 3 cups; take warm, three times a day.

Decoction of Minor Pinellia with Poria, Further Augmented with Magnolia Bark and Apricot Kernels,*Treatise on Warm Diseases* (Wen Bing Tiao Bian), Volume 1.,For summer-heat conditions affecting both Taiyin channels, presenting with cough, a heavy and hoarse voice, copious phlegm, mild thirst, and a reluctance to drink even when thirsty.

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