Pinellia and Platycodon Decoction

Pinellia and Platycodon Decoction,For coughs due to cold and heat in the spleen and lungs, resulting from overwork, accompanied by copious phlegm and retching.

Formulas Name : Pinellia and Platycodon Decoction

Chinese Name : 半夏桔梗汤

Drug Formulation

Pinellia (boiled in water for 4–5 boils, sliced, and roasted) 3 qian; Platycodon (roasted) 1 liang; white mulberry root bark (chopped and roasted) 1 liang; Aconite (washed) 1 liang.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 65.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For coughs due to cold and heat in the spleen and lungs, resulting from overwork, accompanied by copious phlegm and retching.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose; add 2 zhan of water and 1 jujube-sized piece of ginger (finely sliced). Decoct together until reduced to half a zhan, strain, and take after meals. Take warm before bedtime.

Pinellia and Platycodon Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 65.,For coughs due to cold and heat in the spleen and lungs, resulting from overwork, accompanied by copious phlegm and retching.

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