Yanxi Decoction

Yanxi Decoction,Persistent coughing throughout the day, accompanied by sputum production and shortness of breath; even slight physical activity causes insufficient breath to catch one’s breath.

Formulas Name : Yanxi Decoction

Chinese Name : 延息汤

Drug Formulation

5 qian of Ginseng, 5 qian of Lily Bulb, 1 qian of Licorice, 1 liang of Prepared Rehmannia, 4 qian of Cornus Officinalis, 2 qian of Achyranthes Root, 0.5 fen of Northern Schisandra, 3 qian of Poria.

Source

From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 8.

Benefits

Persistent coughing throughout the day, accompanied by sputum production and shortness of breath; even slight physical activity causes insufficient breath to catch one’s breath.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Yanxi Decoction,From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 8.,Persistent coughing throughout the day, accompanied by sputum production and shortness of breath; even slight physical activity causes insufficient breath to catch one’s breath.

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