Lily and Aster Decoction

Lily and Aster Decoction,For lily disease in cases of cold damage, which resembles exhaustion and presents symptoms similar to malaria.

Formulas Name : Lily and Aster Decoction

Chinese Name : 百合紫菀汤

Drug Formulation

Lily bulbs, Aster tataricus (stems and soil removed), Bupleurum (stems removed), apricot kernels (soaked in hot water, skinned, tips and double kernels removed, stir-fried until yellow), Poria cocos (black skin removed), and licorice (roasted until slightly reddish)—all in equal parts.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 29.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For lily disease in cases of cold damage, which resembles exhaustion and presents symptoms similar to malaria.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose, add 1.5 zhan of water and half a fen of ginger (crushed), decoct until reduced to 7 fen, strain, and take warm on an empty stomach; take another dose in the evening.

Lily and Aster Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 29.,For lily disease in cases of cold damage, which resembles exhaustion and presents symptoms similar to malaria.

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